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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about retroviruses is true?

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

When was HIV first isolated?

<p>1981 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was HIV first isolated?

<p>1981 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was HIV first isolated?

<p>1981 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does HIV violate the Central Dogma?

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

What is the main target of the HIV virus?

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following cells does HIV not target?

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

When do symptoms of HIV infection typically appear?

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

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

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

What is AIDS characterized by?

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

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

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

Which cells does the HIV virus target?

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

Which cells does the HIV virus target?

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

Which cells does the HIV virus target?

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

How soon after exposure can symptoms of HIV infection appear?

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

How soon can symptoms of HIV infection appear after exposure?

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

How is HIV diagnosed?

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

What is AIDS characterized by?

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

How soon after exposure can symptoms of HIV infection appear?

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

What is AIDS characterized by?

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

How is HIV diagnosed?

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

What is AIDS?

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

What is the main treatment for HIV?

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

What is AIDS characterized by?

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

How is HIV diagnosed?

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

Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

<p>No (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is HIV diagnosed?

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

What is the main treatment for HIV?

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

How is HIV diagnosis typically conducted?

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

What is the main treatment for HIV?

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

What is the main treatment for HIV?

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

Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

<p>No (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main treatment for HIV?

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

Which mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection?

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

Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

<p>No (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

<p>No (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can CRISPR/CAS be used to disrupt Ccr5?

<p>Yes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is there currently an HIV vaccine available?

<p>No (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following violates the Central Dogma?

<p>Retroviruses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection?

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

Which mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection?

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

Which mutation can protect against HIV-1 infection?

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

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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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