HIV and Opportunistic Infections Quiz
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Which type of organism can cause opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?

  • Bacteria
  • Viruses
  • Protozoa
  • All of the above (correct)
  • When does the risk for opportunistic infection increase in HIV+ patients?

  • When patients are on antiretroviral therapy
  • When T-cell count declines (correct)
  • When HIV is undiagnosed
  • When CD4 count is in normal range
  • Which of the following is an AIDS-indicator condition according to the CDC?

  • Candidiasis of bronchi
  • Coccidioidomycosis
  • Cryptococcosis
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What are opportunistic infections caused by in people with normal immune systems?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common sites of infection for opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an opportunistic infection caused by?

    <p>Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common organ systems affected by opportunistic infections in people with advanced HIV infection?

    <p>Lungs, brain, and eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the immune system defend itself against most antigens?

    <p>When CD4 count is in the normal range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that increase the risk for opportunistic infections in HIV+ patients?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an AIDS-indicator condition according to the CDC?

    <p>Candidiasis of bronchi, trachea, esophagus, or lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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