HIV and Scabies Overview Quiz
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What is the preferred test to confirm an HIV infection as early as 7-28 days after exposure?

  • HIV-2 antibody test
  • Combination antigen/antibody immunoassay
  • HIV antibody differentiation test
  • HIV RNA PCR test (correct)

    • How is the effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment indicated?

  • Undetectable viral load (correct)
  • Detection of HIV-2 antibodies
  • Increasing CD4 T-cell counts
  • Stable CD4 counts

    • What range defines a normal CD4 T-cell count in an individual?

  • 300-600 cells/ml
  • 200-400 cells/ml
  • 500-1500 cells/ml (correct)
  • 400-800 cells/ml

    • Which factor significantly increases the risk of opportunistic infections in HIV patients?

    <p>Higher HIV viral load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional test should be performed to detect HIV-2 specifically?

    <p>HIV-2 RNA test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method used to confirm a diagnosis of scabies?

    <p>Microscopic identification of mites, eggs, or feces from scraped burrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment frequency for Xerese in managing symptoms related to skin conditions?

    <p>5 times a day for 5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is scabies primarily transmitted among individuals?

    <p>Direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended protectant for alleviating skin discomfort?

    <p>Hydrocortisone cream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do symptoms typically begin for a person newly infected with scabies?

    <p>2 to 4 weeks after infection if not previously sensitized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary requirement for treating moderate or severe purulent infections?

    <p>Systemic antibiotics targeting S.aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should empirical antibiotics targeting MRSA be considered?

    <p>If the patient failed initial non-MRSA treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antibiotics is NOT an option for treating MRSA infections?

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

    What is the role of incision and drainage in the treatment of purulent skin and soft tissue infections?

    <p>It is key to effective treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of viruses are HSV-1 and HSV-2 classified as?

    <p>DNA viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does HSV usually enter the host body?

    <p>Direct contact with active lesions or secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Once HSV infects a cell, what significant event occurs?

    <p>The cell dies, releasing clear fluid and forming vesicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does HSV establish a latent infection?

    <p>In the ganglion of sensory or autonomic nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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