6-HIV/AIDS Flashcards
1
Q
in HIV tests, what are they testing for?
A
presence of antibody, not directly for virus
2
Q
when is the antibody for HIV detectable?
A
by three months
3
Q
What is the screening test for HIV?
A
ELISA, if positive, repeat, if positive again, western blot to confirm
4
Q
time period for acute HIV
A
4-6 weeks
5
Q
Time period for asymptomatic HIV
A
10-12 years
6
Q
seroconversion
A
- viral load is very high, then decreases to “set point” within six months after infection
- antiretroviral most effective during this period
7
Q
early clinical manifestations of Long-Term HIV infection (ARC)
A
oral: thrush, leukoplakia
skin: herpes, shingles
Neural: peripheral neuropath
labs: T4 (CD4) count decreased, but still over 200
8
Q
AIDS illness and opportunistic infections
A
T4 count below 200
- B-cell lymphoma
- esophageal candidiasis
- kaposi’s sarcoma
9
Q
HAART
A
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
-using multiple medications
