AIDS and HIV Infection

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Which of the following is the primary mode of transmission for HIV?

  • Transfusion of infected blood
  • Sharing contaminated needles
  • Transplacental transfer
  • Sexual intercourse (correct)

Where does the virus primarily infect CD4+ T cells?

  • Lymph nodes
  • Peripheral lymphoid organs
  • Mucosal tissues (correct)
  • Blood

What is the major source of infectious viral particles during the course of HIV infection?

  • Integrated provirus
  • Infected lymphocytes
  • Dendritic cells
  • Activated CD4+ T cells (correct)

Which cells may become reservoirs of infection in HIV and be reactivated months or years later?

<p>CD4+ T cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of depletion of CD4+ T cells after HIV infection?

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most reliable indicator of disease progression in HIV?

<p>Loss of CD4+ T cell count (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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