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Which type of cells are primarily targeted by HIV-1?
Which type of cells are primarily targeted by HIV-1?
- CD8+ T cells
- Macrophages
- CD4+ T cells (correct)
- Dendritic cells
What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV-2?
What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV-2?
- Blood transfusion
- Mother-to-child transmission
- Vertical transmission from mother to child during breastfeeding
- Sexual contact (correct)
What is the purpose of the Western blot test in HIV diagnosis?
What is the purpose of the Western blot test in HIV diagnosis?
- To detect HIV-1 antibodies
- To confirm the presence of HIV-1 antibodies (correct)
- To quantify HIV-1 viral load
- To screen for HIV-1 infection
What is the name of the type of assay used in 3rd generation HIV tests?
What is the name of the type of assay used in 3rd generation HIV tests?
What is the name of the type of cells affected by HIV-1 leading to immunodeficiency?
What is the name of the type of cells affected by HIV-1 leading to immunodeficiency?
What is the name of the condition caused by opportunistic infections and cancers in HIV-infected individuals?
What is the name of the condition caused by opportunistic infections and cancers in HIV-infected individuals?
What is the primary method of transmission for Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the primary method of transmission for Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the primary reservoir for Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the primary reservoir for Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the primary treatment for Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the primary treatment for Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the characteristic of the virus that causes Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the characteristic of the virus that causes Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the primary diagnostic method for Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the primary diagnostic method for Colorado Tick Fever?
What is the name of the human-bovine rotavirus vaccine?
What is the name of the human-bovine rotavirus vaccine?
