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What enzyme do HIV Retroviruses encode?
What enzyme do HIV Retroviruses encode?
- Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) polymerase
- RNA-dependent deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) polymerase
- Reverse transcriptase (RT) (correct)
- Ribonucleic acid (RNA) polymerase
How do HIV Retroviruses replicate?
How do HIV Retroviruses replicate?
- Through a DNA intermediate (correct)
- Through an RNA intermediate
- Through a lipid intermediate
- Through a protein intermediate
What are the risk factors for perinatal transmission of HIV?
What are the risk factors for perinatal transmission of HIV?
- Rupture of membranes less than 4 hours
- Low maternal circulating levels of HIV at delivery
- Post-term delivery
- Prematurity and high maternal circulating levels of HIV at delivery (correct)
How is the viral genome of HIV integrated into the host chromosome?
How is the viral genome of HIV integrated into the host chromosome?
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When is combination therapy with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) recommended for HIV treatment?
When is combination therapy with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) recommended for HIV treatment?
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