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What is the typical lifespan of a CD4+ T cell?
What is the typical lifespan of a CD4+ T cell?
What is the CD4+ T cell count range at which immune problems start to occur?
What is the CD4+ T cell count range at which immune problems start to occur?
How often does HIV destroy CD4+ T cells?
How often does HIV destroy CD4+ T cells?
What is the duration of viremia during initial infection?
What is the duration of viremia during initial infection?
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What is the primary way HIV affects the immune system?
What is the primary way HIV affects the immune system?
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What is a common symptom of acute HIV infection?
What is a common symptom of acute HIV infection?
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What is the most critical infection prevention and control practice?
What is the most critical infection prevention and control practice?
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How is HIV primarily transmitted?
How is HIV primarily transmitted?
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What is the primary function of CD4+ T-cells in the immune system?
What is the primary function of CD4+ T-cells in the immune system?
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What is the significance of viral load in the blood in HIV infection?
What is the significance of viral load in the blood in HIV infection?
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What is a common mode of HIV transmission?
What is a common mode of HIV transmission?
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What is the current estimate of people living with HIV in Canada?
What is the current estimate of people living with HIV in Canada?
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What is the primary risk for individuals with severely compromised immune systems due to late chronic or AIDS?
What is the primary risk for individuals with severely compromised immune systems due to late chronic or AIDS?
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What is the time period it may take to detect antibodies in HIV screening tests?
What is the time period it may take to detect antibodies in HIV screening tests?
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What is monitored by CD4+ T-cell counts and viral load in HIV?
What is monitored by CD4+ T-cell counts and viral load in HIV?
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What is defined as abnormally low levels of white blood cells called neutrophils?
What is defined as abnormally low levels of white blood cells called neutrophils?
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What is the name of the pneumonia commonly seen in individuals with HIV?
What is the name of the pneumonia commonly seen in individuals with HIV?
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What is the term for the abnormal blood test results commonly seen in individuals with HIV?
What is the term for the abnormal blood test results commonly seen in individuals with HIV?
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