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HIV/AIDS Quiz
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HIV/AIDS Quiz

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Which of the following statements about HIV-2 is true?

  • It was first isolated in 1981.
  • It is more common than HIV-1.
  • It targets only CD4 T-helper cells.
  • It has a slower disease progression than HIV-1. (correct)

    • Which of the following violates the Central Dogma?

  • Protozoa
  • Fungi
  • Bacteria
  • Retroviruses (correct)

    • Which of the following is true regarding HIV-2?

  • It targets memory T-cells and macrophages but not CD4 T-helper cells.
  • It is more common than HIV-1.
  • It has a slower disease progression than HIV-1. (correct)
  • Its symptoms appear immediately after exposure

    • Which of the following violates the Central Dogma?

    <p>Retroviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about retroviruses is true?

    <p>They violate the Central Dogma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was HIV first isolated?

    <p>1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was HIV first isolated?

    <p>1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was HIV first isolated?

    <p>1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does HIV violate the Central Dogma?

    <p>By replicating RNA from DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main target of the HIV virus?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of HIV is more common and has a faster disease progression?

    <p>HIV-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of HIV is more common and has a faster disease progression?

    <p>HIV-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cells does HIV not target?

    <p>B-cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do symptoms of HIV infection typically appear?

    <p>5-30 days after exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of HIV is more common and has a faster disease progression?

    <p>HIV-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is AIDS characterized by?

    <p>Low CD4 count and opportunistic infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time frame for symptoms of HIV infection to appear?

    <p>2-4 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells does the HIV virus target?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells does the HIV virus target?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells does the HIV virus target?

    <p>White blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How soon after exposure can symptoms of HIV infection appear?

    <p>5-30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How soon can symptoms of HIV infection appear after exposure?

    <p>5-30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is HIV diagnosed?

    <p>Through a blood test to detect the virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is AIDS characterized by?

    <p>A low CD4 count and opportunistic infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How soon after exposure can symptoms of HIV infection appear?

    <p>5-30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is AIDS characterized by?

    <p>Opportunistic infections and a low CD4 count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is HIV diagnosed?

    <p>By detecting antibodies against HIV through serological tests or PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is AIDS?

    <p>A syndrome characterized by opportunistic infections and a low CD4 count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main treatment for HIV?

    <p>Anti-retroviral therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is AIDS characterized by?

    <p>Low CD4 count and opportunistic infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is HIV diagnosed?

    <p>Through a blood test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is HIV diagnosed?

    <p>Through serological tests or PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main treatment for HIV?

    <p>Anti-retroviral therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is HIV diagnosis typically conducted?

    <p>By detecting antibodies against HIV through serological tests or PCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main treatment for HIV?

    <p>Anti-retroviral therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main treatment for HIV?

    <p>Anti-retroviral therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Ccr5-delta 32 mutation?

    <p>A mutation that makes individuals less susceptible to HIV-1 infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main treatment for HIV?

    <p>Anti-retroviral therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection?

    <p>Ccr5-delta 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can CRISPR/CAS be used to disrupt Ccr5?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following violates the Central Dogma?

    <p>Retroviruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can Ccr5 be disrupted to potentially prevent HIV-1 infection?

    <p>Using CRISPR/CAS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection?

    <p>Ccr5-delta 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection?

    <p>Ccr5-delta 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection?

    <p>Ccr5-delta 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    1. Retroviruses violate the Central Dogma.
    2. HIV was first isolated in 1981.
    3. HIV-1 is more common than HIV-2 and has a faster disease progression.
    4. The virus targets memory T-cells, CD4 T-helper cells, and macrophages.
    5. Symptoms of HIV infection can appear 5-30 days after exposure.
    6. AIDS is a syndrome characterized by opportunistic infections and a low CD4 count.
    7. Diagnosis involves detecting antibodies against HIV through serological tests or PCR.
    8. Anti-retroviral therapy is the main treatment for HIV.
    9. No HIV vaccine is currently available.
    10. The Ccr5-delta 32 mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection.
    • ruption of Ccr5 using CRISPR/CAS

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    Test your knowledge about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with this informative quiz. Explore the history, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Discover fascinating facts, such as the role of retroviruses in violating the Central Dogma, the discovery of HIV in 1981, and the effectiveness of anti-retroviral therapy. Learn about the Ccr5-delta 32 mutation and the possibility of using CR

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