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Which demographic group has the highest infection incidence of HIV in the US?
Which demographic group has the highest infection incidence of HIV in the US?
- Black and Hispanic women
- Transgender women
- Individuals in subsaharan Africa
- Young men who have sex with men (correct)
Which gene encodes the envelope proteins of HIV?
Which gene encodes the envelope proteins of HIV?
- tat
- pol
- env (correct)
- gag
What is the process by which HIV binds to the CD4 receptor on T-cells?
What is the process by which HIV binds to the CD4 receptor on T-cells?
- Maturation
- Budding
- Viral entry (correct)
- Reverse transcription
Which group has a rare occurrence of vertical transmission of HIV in the US?
Which group has a rare occurrence of vertical transmission of HIV in the US?
What does the pol gene in HIV encode for?
What does the pol gene in HIV encode for?
What is the main reason there is no cure for HIV?
What is the main reason there is no cure for HIV?
What is the main goal of Antiretroviral therapy (ART)?
What is the main goal of Antiretroviral therapy (ART)?
What is the purpose of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?
What is the purpose of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?
Which component does a first-line antiretroviral therapy regimen typically contain?
Which component does a first-line antiretroviral therapy regimen typically contain?
Why does the reverse transcriptase enzyme in HIV lead to mutations?
Why does the reverse transcriptase enzyme in HIV lead to mutations?
Which viral protein is responsible for the attachment of HIV to the CD4 receptor on the cell surface?
Which viral protein is responsible for the attachment of HIV to the CD4 receptor on the cell surface?
After binding to the CD4 receptor, which co-receptor on the cell surface does the second arm of GP120 interact with during HIV entry?
After binding to the CD4 receptor, which co-receptor on the cell surface does the second arm of GP120 interact with during HIV entry?
What is the term used for the stage when HIV DNA integrates with host DNA in the nucleus?
What is the term used for the stage when HIV DNA integrates with host DNA in the nucleus?
During the reverse transcription process, what is the initial step that occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell?
During the reverse transcription process, what is the initial step that occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell?
Which enzyme facilitates the integration of HIV DNA with host DNA in the nucleus?
Which enzyme facilitates the integration of HIV DNA with host DNA in the nucleus?
Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism, slave trade, and medical injections on the global spread of HIV?
Which of the following best describes the impact of colonialism, slave trade, and medical injections on the global spread of HIV?
What type of cells does HIV primarily target and infect?
What type of cells does HIV primarily target and infect?
During the viral attachment process, what is the role of the CD4 receptor?
During the viral attachment process, what is the role of the CD4 receptor?
What is the function of reverse transcription in the HIV life cycle?
What is the function of reverse transcription in the HIV life cycle?
Which proteins are encoded by HIV genes and play a crucial role in viral replication and infection?
Which proteins are encoded by HIV genes and play a crucial role in viral replication and infection?
What is the impact of detectable viremia in the setting of low CD4 count in HIV infection?
What is the impact of detectable viremia in the setting of low CD4 count in HIV infection?
Which unique contraindication must be considered before using Cabotegravir as PrEP?
Which unique contraindication must be considered before using Cabotegravir as PrEP?
What is the purpose of POST-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in HIV management?
What is the purpose of POST-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in HIV management?
How often is Cabotegravir administered for PrEP?
How often is Cabotegravir administered for PrEP?
In what situations would POST-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) typically be initiated?
In what situations would POST-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) typically be initiated?
