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1
Q

Why is untreated HIV so dangerous?

A

It targets and destroys the immune system.

2
Q

What increases risk of transmission of HIV?

A

The viral load of the infected person, frequency of exposure, not practising safe sex, other STI’s, any kind of injury, being the recipient partner.

3
Q

What kind of genetic material does HIV carry?

A

RNA

4
Q

How many genes does HIV have?

A

9 genes

5
Q

Binding of the HIV virus to the co-receptors triggers fusion of viral and host cell membranes. What does this achieve?

A

It allows the entry of the capsid and all enzymes contained within the capsid, allowing it into the cell.

6
Q

Some people have mutations in the co-receptors, what effect do these mutations have?

A

They are protective, the prevent HIV from attaching.

7
Q

How does the HIV virus navigate to the nucleus?

A

It uses the cellular cytoskeleton.

8
Q

How does HIV evade elimination?

A

Mutations.