11 Questions
What is the main protein that serves as a target for antibodies in the ELISA test for HIV?
p24
What are the three major genes contained within the progenome of HIV?
gag, env, pol
Between HIV-1 and HIV-2, which appears to be restricted to the West African subregion?
HIV-2
Which viral enzyme is critical for the infection of cells by HIV?
Protease
Which part of the HIV structure is rich in protein p17 and surrounds the electron dense core?
Matrix core
Which type of virus is HIV classified as?
Retrovirus
Which of the following genes does not regulate the synthesis and assembly of the viral particle?
gag
In which year was the first documented case of HIV/AIDS reported?
1959
What percentage of the global total of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) are in Sub-Saharan Africa?
68
What is the second highest number of people living with HIV in the world after South Africa?
2.98
What percentage of HIV infections in Nigeria are due to sexual transmission?
80
Test your knowledge on the pathophysiology of HIV, including the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical features, and management of the disease. This quiz covers key concepts related to HIV transmission, immune system implications, and treatment options.
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