HIV/AIDS and Disease Progression Biomarkers

CD4 T-cell count decreases as the disease progresses and helps assess the rate of viral replication and response to antiretroviral therapy (ART).

HIV ribonucleic acid (RNA) (viral load) increases as the disease progresses.

CD4+ cells, also called T-helper lymphocyte cells, are the principal agents involved in protection against infection.

<p>The virus enters the CD4+ cell, releases its genetic material, and uses the cell's machinery to replicate and produce more viruses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If left untreated, HIV infection can ultimately lead to AIDS and death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexual contact, parenteral (blood transfusions, sharing needles), vertical (mother-to-child)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When CD4+ cell count drops below 200 cells/mm3</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Persistent fevers, chronic diarrhea, unexplained weight loss, recurrent fungal or bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Selenium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, iron, copper, vitamins A, B6, B12, and E</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fever, malaise, pharyngitis, swollen lymph glands</p> Signup and view all the answers