14 Questions
How is HIV disease primarily transmitted?
Sexual contact with an infected individual
What is the mode of transmission with the lowest percentage in HIV disease?
Transfusions of blood products
At what stage does a person with HIV disease have a CD4 count of less than 200 cells/ml?
Advanced disease (AIDS) stage
Which manifestation is required for a clinical diagnosis of AIDS?
PUO> 1 month
What is the primary cause of infection in 25% of children with HIV disease?
Mother to infant during delivery or breastfeeding
What is the CD4 count range in the intermediate disease stage of HIV disease?
> 200 cell /ml
Which gastrointestinal manifestation is common in AIDS patients in Africa?
Malabsorption and diarrhea
What is a common opportunistic infection of the liver in AIDS patients?
Mycobacterium Avium Intracellulare (MAI)
What is a characteristic gastrointestinal symptom in AIDS patients with Cryptosporidium infection?
Severe watery diarrhea with weight loss
Which bacterial infection is commonly associated with gastrointestinal symptoms in AIDS patients?
Campylobacter
What is a common oral manifestation of AIDS?
Periodontal disease
Which gastrointestinal manifestation of AIDS involves direct HIV infection to the intestinal immune system?
AIDS enteropathy
What is a characteristic manifestation of AIDS in the esophagus?
Leukoplakia
Which gastrointestinal tumor can affect any part of the G.I.T. and may resemble inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Kaposi’s sarcoma
This quiz covers the epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnosis of AIDS, including the gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations, infections in AIDS patients, and treatment options. It also provides information on the virology of HIV and its mode of transmission.
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