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What is the preferred test to confirm an HIV infection as early as 7-28 days after exposure?
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?
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?
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?
Which factor significantly increases the risk of opportunistic infections in HIV patients?
What additional test should be performed to detect HIV-2 specifically?
What additional test should be performed to detect HIV-2 specifically?
What is the primary method used to confirm a diagnosis of scabies?
What is the primary method used to confirm a diagnosis of scabies?
What is the recommended treatment frequency for Xerese in managing symptoms related to skin conditions?
What is the recommended treatment frequency for Xerese in managing symptoms related to skin conditions?
How is scabies primarily transmitted among individuals?
How is scabies primarily transmitted among individuals?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended protectant for alleviating skin discomfort?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended protectant for alleviating skin discomfort?
When do symptoms typically begin for a person newly infected with scabies?
When do symptoms typically begin for a person newly infected with scabies?
What is the primary requirement for treating moderate or severe purulent infections?
What is the primary requirement for treating moderate or severe purulent infections?
When should empirical antibiotics targeting MRSA be considered?
When should empirical antibiotics targeting MRSA be considered?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT an option for treating MRSA infections?
Which of the following antibiotics is NOT an option for treating MRSA infections?
What is the role of incision and drainage in the treatment of purulent skin and soft tissue infections?
What is the role of incision and drainage in the treatment of purulent skin and soft tissue infections?
What type of viruses are HSV-1 and HSV-2 classified as?
What type of viruses are HSV-1 and HSV-2 classified as?
How does HSV usually enter the host body?
How does HSV usually enter the host body?
Once HSV infects a cell, what significant event occurs?
Once HSV infects a cell, what significant event occurs?
Where does HSV establish a latent infection?
Where does HSV establish a latent infection?
