Dental Management of HIV Patients

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What type of cells are involved in the balance of CD4+ T cell mediated virus replication and CD8+ T cell mediated virus destruction in HIV pathogenesis?

Langerhans cells

CD4+ T cells (correct)

Follicular dendritic cells

CD8+ T cells

How is HIV primarily transmitted?

Through blood transfusions

Through insect bites

Through mucosal contact (correct)

Through respiratory droplets

Which cells are infected by HIV in the initial stages of infection?

CD8+ T cells

Langerhans cells (correct)

CD4+ T cells

Macrophages

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for HIV infection?

Regular dental check-ups Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of HIV infection on the body's cellular immunity?

Decreased resistance to infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for CD4+ cell count?

800 - 1200 Signup and view all the answers

How do CD4+ T cells contribute to the spread of HIV in the body?

They transport HIV to lymphoid organs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding the viral load in HIV patients?

Viral load > 50,000 copies/mL indicates low risk Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the relationship between HIV and AIDS?

AIDS is caused by HIV Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following clinical conditions is NOT associated with a high risk of HIV infection?

Hairy leukoplakia Signup and view all the answers

What effect does HIV have on the patient’s resistance to infection and malignancy?

Lowers resistance Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of infection do CD8+ T cells destroy activated CD4+ T cells?

Chronic phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the first priority when treating asymptomatic HIV-positive patients with CD4+ cell count below 200/mL?

Relieve pain and treat infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CD4+ T cells in HIV pathogenesis?

Transport of HIV to lymphoid organs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following opportunistic conditions is caused by a protozoal infection?

Cryptospoirdosis Signup and view all the answers

Bartonellosis causes which of the following symptoms?

Oral lesions Signup and view all the answers

Linear gingival erythema primarily affects which area of the mouth?

Marginal gingiva Signup and view all the answers

Hairy leukoplakia is commonly associated with which virus?

EBV Signup and view all the answers

Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis differs from conventional periodontitis in that it involves:

Rapid attachment loss secondary to bone necrosis Signup and view all the answers