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What is the HIV virus? what unique machinery does it use

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  • retrovirus
    • uses reverse transcriptase to turn RNA -> DNA -> integrate its genetic material into host DNA and produce new viruses
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HIV targets what type of host cells

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  • T cells particularly CD4 T cells (helper cells)
  • also infects B lymphocytes and macrophages
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role of CD4 T cells

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  • enhance immune response
  • tell B cells to make antibodies
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how is HIV transmitted

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  • sexual transmission
    • exchange of infected body fluids
  • IVDU
  • needlestick
  • HIV infected mom -> infant
  • ***requires infectious body fluid and port of entry
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risk of transmission of HIV with insertive vaginal intercourse

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1/10,000

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risk of transmission of HIV with receptive vaginal intercourse

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1/1000

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risk of transmission of HIV with receptive anal intercourse

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1/50

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risk of transmission of HIV with shared drug needle

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1/150

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risk of transmission of HIV with occupational needlestick

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1/300

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when does the primary HIV infection (acute HIV) occur after exposure?? Most common symptoms

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  • 2-6 wks after exposure
  • mono-like or flu-like illness
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which test would you use in primary HIV infection (acute HIV): HIV RNA and/or HIV Ab test

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  • routine HIV Ab test is often negative
  • HIV RNA tests for viral load
    • usually extremely high in acute phase
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why is it important to diagnose pt in acute HIV phase

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  • pt is highly infectious during this period
  • diagnosis will likely limit transmission to others
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clinical presentation

  • fever
  • adenopathy
  • sore throat
  • rash: upper trunk, neck, face
  • mucocutaneous ulcers
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acute HIV infection

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what laboratory abnormalities would you expect in acute HIV infection

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  • elevated LFTs
  • leukopenia
  • anemia
  • thrombocytopenia
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When does patient seroconvert in HIV time period

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  • seroconvert -> become antibody positive
    • begins as immune system responds to infection
  • clinical latency
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Describe what is going on during clinical latency in HIV

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  1. immune system responds to infection -> seroconverts
  2. viral load decreases to “set point” then slowly rises over time
  3. CD4 T cell count slowly declines
  4. pt asymptomatic
  • stage lasts average 10 yrs
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symptomatic HIV is characterized by what two pathonmeunonic symptoms

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  • oral hairy leukoplakia : (EBV) seen in mouth
  • Kaposi’s sarcoma
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List common HIV related infections (CD4 T cell count around 500)

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  • Tuberculosis
  • herpes simplex
  • herpes zoster
  • vaginal candidiasis
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Definition of progression to AIDS

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  • CD4 T cell count < 200 cells/cml OR
  • HIV (regardless of T cell count) AND 1/27 AIDS defining conditions
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clinical presentation in patient with h/o HIV

  • nonspecific: fever, cough, SOB
  • may result in severe hypoxemia
  • CXR shows diffuse or perihilar infiltrates
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  • Pneumocystis Jiroveci PNA
    • opportunistic infection
    • fungus
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how is Pneumocystis Jiroveci PNA diagnosed? what lab is most reliably elevated with this

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  • sputum sample
  • lab: elevated LDH (serum lactate dehydrogenase) in 95%
22
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first line tx of Pneumocystis Jiroveci PNA

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What is the cause of the most common intracranial lesion in HIV patients

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  • Toxoplasmosis
    • causes encephalitis
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causative agent of Toxoplasmosis

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  • Toxoplasma gondii
    • single celled parasite
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how is Toxoplasmosis acquired
* ingestion of **cat feces** * contaminated raw food or utensils
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clinical presentation in pt with HIV * HA, focal neurological deficits, sz, AMS * can cause retinitis and pneumonititis * multiple contrast enhancing lesions on brain CT or MRI
Toxoplasmosis
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Mycobacterium avium complex causes what in immunocompetent patients
pulmonary infection
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Mycobacterium avium complex causes what in HIV patients
* **systemic disease** * **​**night sweats * weight loss * abd pain * anemia
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transmission of mycobacterium avium complex
* bacteria found in soil and dust * inhaled or ingested
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how is mycobacterium avium complex diagnosed
* sputum acid fast bacillus (AFB) stain positive * positive sputum cultures * positive blood cultures
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what is the most common retinal infection in AIDS patients
cytomegalovirus retinitis
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causative agent of cytomegalovirus? how is it transmitted
* CMV, a herpes virus common in general population * routes of transmission * blood * sexually transmitted * perinatally
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if cytomegalovirus retinitis left untreated, it can lead to
blindness
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how is cytomegalovirus retinitis diagnosed
* cotton wool spots * infiltrates * hemorrhages * seropositive for CMV
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what is the relationship between how invasive a candida infection is and the CD4 T cell count
the more invasive a candida infection is, the lower the CD4 T cell count
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what locations of candida infections are most associated with AIDS
* esophageal candidiasis * recurrent vaginal candidiasis \*thrush will brush compared to leukoplakia
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Kaposi's sarcoma occurs at what CD4 T cell count
may occur at any CD4 T cell count
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what is Kaposi's sarcoma
* vascular neoplasm * lesions multifocal and widespread * associated lymphadenopathy
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**HIV antibody test** will detect HIV infection at what point in infection
* detect 4-12 weeks after infection * once pt **seroconverts**
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Rapid HIV tests tests what
* antibody test in saliva or blood * a positive test requires confirmation
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**combination HIV antibody and antigen testing** is best for catching what stage of HIV infection
acute HIV
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List the CDC recommendations for screening
1. "opt out testing" 2. screen all pts aged **13-64** 3. pts associated with associated infections * TB * **each presentation** of an STI 4. screen **pregnant** women 5. screen at risk pts at least annually
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initial work up of patient who tests positive for HIV
1. coonsult with HIV specialist * confirmatory HIV Ab testing if indicated * CD4 T cell count * HIV RNA viral load * genetic resistance testing
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AIDS Patient with CD4 T cell \< 100 may be prophylactically on bactrim for
* pneumocystis jiroveci * toxoplasmosis
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AIDS Patient with CD4 T cell \< 50 may be prophylactically on azithromycin for
MAC
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mother to infant transmission can occur during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding. Risk of transmission without tx? with tx?
* without tx: 15-40% * with tx: 2% * combination ART * avoid breast feeding

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