Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which test is most accurate for detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers?
Which test is most accurate for detecting HIV infection in infants and toddlers?
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Viral load test
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (correct)
What is the typical finding in the platelet count of a patient with severe HIV infection?
What is the typical finding in the platelet count of a patient with severe HIV infection?
- Increased above 500,000 (correct)
- Fluctuating platelet count
- No change in platelet count
- Decreased below 150,000
Which of the following statements about CD4 counts in HIV infection is true?
Which of the following statements about CD4 counts in HIV infection is true?
- CD4 counts fluctuate randomly during HIV infection
- CD4 counts remain unchanged throughout HIV infection
- CD4 counts decrease as HIV infection progresses (correct)
- CD4 counts increase as HIV infection progresses
What does the term 'transplacentally received antibodies' refer to in the context of HIV testing in infants?
What does the term 'transplacentally received antibodies' refer to in the context of HIV testing in infants?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following abbreviations represents a diagnostic test for HIV infection?
Which of the following abbreviations represents a diagnostic test for HIV infection?
Signup and view all the answers
