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What are the main components of the HIV virion that are critical for diagnosis and treatment strategies?
What are the main components of the HIV virion that are critical for diagnosis and treatment strategies?
- Lipids and carbohydrates
- Capsid proteins and DNA genome
- Ribosomes and plasmids
- Envelope proteins and RNA genome (correct)
Which of the following conditions were documented in the Danish surgeon's case that raised suspicion for HIV infection?
Which of the following conditions were documented in the Danish surgeon's case that raised suspicion for HIV infection?
- High T cell count and respiratory distress
- Rapid weight gain and muscle cramps
- Diarrhea, swollen lymph nodes, and weight loss (correct)
- Fatigue and elevated blood pressure
What significant challenge is associated with HIV vaccine development?
What significant challenge is associated with HIV vaccine development?
- The need for a single-dose vaccine
- Sufficient public funding and support
- Complete immunity from reinfection
- HIV’s ability to mutate rapidly (correct)
Why is adherence to anti-retroviral medication important in HIV treatment?
Why is adherence to anti-retroviral medication important in HIV treatment?
What key aspect of HIV infection's natural history is measured by lymphocyte counts?
What key aspect of HIV infection's natural history is measured by lymphocyte counts?
What was the first term used to describe the illness characterized by opportunistic infections and rare malignancies in homosexual men?
What was the first term used to describe the illness characterized by opportunistic infections and rare malignancies in homosexual men?
Which virus is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma, discovered to be sexually transmitted?
Which virus is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma, discovered to be sexually transmitted?
What was the reason blood banks did not implement a hepatitis B test initially?
What was the reason blood banks did not implement a hepatitis B test initially?
What significant event involving Ryan White occurred in 1985?
What significant event involving Ryan White occurred in 1985?
What findings were reported from the NEJM study on transmission of AIDS in non-sexual contacts?
What findings were reported from the NEJM study on transmission of AIDS in non-sexual contacts?
What could be a consequence of poor adherence to HIV medication?
What could be a consequence of poor adherence to HIV medication?
In which year was the blood test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) licensed?
In which year was the blood test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) licensed?
What was the method used to detect the presence of HIV in the lymph node sample studied in January 1983?
What was the method used to detect the presence of HIV in the lymph node sample studied in January 1983?
Which testing method is appropriate during the first few weeks post-exposure to HIV?
Which testing method is appropriate during the first few weeks post-exposure to HIV?
How does HIV impact CD4 T cells in the body?
How does HIV impact CD4 T cells in the body?
What significant diagnosis was made regarding Kaposi's sarcoma in 1994?
What significant diagnosis was made regarding Kaposi's sarcoma in 1994?
What is a challenge faced in the development of an HIV vaccine?
What is a challenge faced in the development of an HIV vaccine?
What approach is recommended for HIV treatment?
What approach is recommended for HIV treatment?
What characterizes the clinical latency phase of HIV infection?
What characterizes the clinical latency phase of HIV infection?
How has HAART impacted HIV viral load?
How has HAART impacted HIV viral load?
Which of the following is a challenge in designing an HIV vaccine?
Which of the following is a challenge in designing an HIV vaccine?
What is a significant reason for higher HIV transmission rates among people unaware of their status?
What is a significant reason for higher HIV transmission rates among people unaware of their status?
What is the cognitive impact of untreated HIV infection on CD4 T cell function?
What is the cognitive impact of untreated HIV infection on CD4 T cell function?
Why is strict adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) crucial?
Why is strict adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) crucial?
What are reverse transcriptase inhibitors designed to do?
What are reverse transcriptase inhibitors designed to do?
What intervals does CDC recommend for HIV testing among the general population?
What intervals does CDC recommend for HIV testing among the general population?
What consequence does the high error rate of HIV reverse transcriptase have?
What consequence does the high error rate of HIV reverse transcriptase have?
What is one of the risks associated with the vaccine trial using Adenovirus type 5?
What is one of the risks associated with the vaccine trial using Adenovirus type 5?
What role does gp120 play in HIV infection?
What role does gp120 play in HIV infection?
Which co-receptors can gp120 interact with during the entry of HIV into a host cell?
Which co-receptors can gp120 interact with during the entry of HIV into a host cell?
What occurs during the replication cycle of HIV after the viral RNA is reverse transcribed into dsDNA?
What occurs during the replication cycle of HIV after the viral RNA is reverse transcribed into dsDNA?
Which characteristic of a CCR5 co-receptor deletion provides resistance to HIV?
Which characteristic of a CCR5 co-receptor deletion provides resistance to HIV?
What type of illness is characteristic of the acute phase of HIV infection?
What type of illness is characteristic of the acute phase of HIV infection?
What happens to dendritic cells during primary infection of HIV?
What happens to dendritic cells during primary infection of HIV?
How can HIV infection be diagnosed during the acute illness phase?
How can HIV infection be diagnosed during the acute illness phase?
What is the ultimate outcome of processing within the HIV replication cycle?
What is the ultimate outcome of processing within the HIV replication cycle?
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Study Notes
HIV Emergence
- HIV likely originated from chimpanzees in the early 20th century
- The initial spread of HIV was largely unnoticed until the 1980s
HIV Natural History
- HIV primarily infects CD4+ T cells
- HIV infection leads to a decline in CD4+ T cell counts
- HIV infection weakens the immune system, making individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and malignancies
HIV Diagnostic Tests
- HIV can be detected in the first few weeks post-exposure using nucleic acid testing on blood (10-33 days)
- Antibody/antigen tests (p24 antigen) can be used to diagnose HIV in the clinical latency or AIDS phases
HIV Vaccine Challenges
- HIV undergoes frequent mutations, making it difficult to develop a vaccine that offers broad protection
- The virus can establish a reservoir in the body, making it difficult to eradicate
- The virus integrates into the host's DNA, making it challenging to prevent infection and establish immunity
Anti-retroviral Therapy
- Anti-retroviral medications (ART) target multiple stages of the HIV replication cycle
- Combination therapy is essential to prevent the emergence of drug-resistant HIV strains
- Adherence to ART is critical for viral suppression, preventing resistance, and improving life expectancy
HAART Impact on CD4 T Cells
- HAART therapy significantly increases CD4+ T cell counts in individuals infected with HIV
- Untreated individuals experience a steady decline in CD4+ T cells, leading to immune deficiency
Importance of Adherence
- Strict adherence to ART is critical for preventing viral resistance.
- Non-adherence can lead to sub-therapeutic drug levels, emerging resistance, and compromised immune function
Muddiest Point
- The instructor is open to questions about the lecture and offers their office hours for further clarification.
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