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Which disease caused by Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium kansasii was identified in AIDS patients in Italy?
Which disease caused by Mycobacterium avium or Mycobacterium kansasii was identified in AIDS patients in Italy?
What disease, known since the beginning of the 20th century, is not a frequent sarcoma but has a rapid evolution in AIDS patients?
What disease, known since the beginning of the 20th century, is not a frequent sarcoma but has a rapid evolution in AIDS patients?
Which disease among young women is one of the main indicators to identify an AIDS patient nowadays?
Which disease among young women is one of the main indicators to identify an AIDS patient nowadays?
What specific disease was cited by the professor in the movie 'Philadelphia' with Tom Hanks as an example of a problem faced by an AIDS patient?
What specific disease was cited by the professor in the movie 'Philadelphia' with Tom Hanks as an example of a problem faced by an AIDS patient?
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What is a crucial aspect to consider in understanding the origin of the HIV infection in a patient?
What is a crucial aspect to consider in understanding the origin of the HIV infection in a patient?
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What was the outcome of the debate between NIH and Pasteur institute regarding the discovery of the virus?
What was the outcome of the debate between NIH and Pasteur institute regarding the discovery of the virus?
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What factor contributed to the significant financial interest in the discovery of the virus?
What factor contributed to the significant financial interest in the discovery of the virus?
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How is the classification of HIV infection based according to CD4 levels?
How is the classification of HIV infection based according to CD4 levels?
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What CD4 level range indicates a higher risk of developing AIDS-defining diseases?
What CD4 level range indicates a higher risk of developing AIDS-defining diseases?
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Which pathology was listed as having one etiological agent causing death in the world?
Which pathology was listed as having one etiological agent causing death in the world?
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What is the usual clinical course of HIV infection immediately after an acute infection?
What is the usual clinical course of HIV infection immediately after an acute infection?
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Which of the following viruses is NOT included in the viral diseases discussed by Professor Parisi in his program?
Which of the following viruses is NOT included in the viral diseases discussed by Professor Parisi in his program?
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What impact does the availability of drugs have on the study of the clinical course of HIV infection?
What impact does the availability of drugs have on the study of the clinical course of HIV infection?
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During acute HIV infection, what happens to CD4 levels and plasma viremia within a few weeks?
During acute HIV infection, what happens to CD4 levels and plasma viremia within a few weeks?
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What is the significance of a higher plateau of plasma viremia in predicting the evolution of the HIV infection?
What is the significance of a higher plateau of plasma viremia in predicting the evolution of the HIV infection?
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Which population group is particularly vulnerable to infections that can occur during pregnancy according to the program outlined by Professor Parisi?
Which population group is particularly vulnerable to infections that can occur during pregnancy according to the program outlined by Professor Parisi?
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Why does a person diagnosed with HIV with certain infections become classified as an AIDS patient according to the text?
Why does a person diagnosed with HIV with certain infections become classified as an AIDS patient according to the text?
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In what context did the historical excursus provided in the text begin?
In what context did the historical excursus provided in the text begin?
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What distinguishes the classification of HIV infection from AIDS according to the text?
What distinguishes the classification of HIV infection from AIDS according to the text?
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Why are patients who successfully reduce their HIV plasma viremia and increase CD4 count still classified as AIDS patients according to the text?
Why are patients who successfully reduce their HIV plasma viremia and increase CD4 count still classified as AIDS patients according to the text?
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Study Notes
- Discovery of the virus: HTLV-3 was discovered by Montagnier, leading to a debate with Gallo from NIH, eventually both institutions were allowed to use the virus for research.
- Impact of AIDS: AIDS became the first pathology with a single etiological cause leading to death worldwide, surpassing diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.
- HIV classification: HIV infection was classified based on CD4 levels and clinical findings, with CD4 levels under 200 defining an AIDS patient.
- AIDS-related diseases in Italy: Toxoplasmosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, mycobacteriosis, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, PML, and Kaposi’s sarcoma were identified as AIDS-related diseases in Italy.
- Update on AIDS-related diseases: Diseases like isopsoriasis, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, interstitial pneumonia, classical tuberculosis, and cervical cancer were later added to the list of AIDS-related diseases.
- HIV transmission: The plateau of plasma viremia predicts disease progression, with higher viremia levels indicating faster disease evolution.
- Natural history of HIV infection: After acute infection, CD4 levels drop and plasma viremia increases, leading to an asymptomatic phase before progressing to AIDS with specific symptoms and opportunistic diseases.
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Test your knowledge on the progression of HIV infection and AIDS disease. Learn about the characteristics of plasma viremia, CD4 cell count, symptoms, opportunistic diseases, and syndromes related to late-stage HIV infection.
