Exam 4 Questions with correct Answers

What are the 3 stages of HIV? - ANSWER-1. acute infection 2. asymptomatic 3. late stage "ARC" "full-blown AIDS" What are the time courses of the HIV stages? - ANSWER-Rapid progression, "normal" progression, slow progression Rapid progression HIV - ANSWER-occurs about 10% of the time. AIDS within 2-3 yrs of infection "Normal" progression HIV - ANSWER-AIDS within 5-10 yrs infection Slow Progression HIV - ANSWER-occurs 10-20% of time. NO AIDS even 10-20 yrs later What are the symptoms of Acute Phase HIV? - ANSWER-resemble flu or mono. fever, sore throat, headache, swollen glands, rash, vomiting, diarrhea etc. Antibodies in Acute Phase HIV? - ANSWER-There are no antibodies yet, which is why this phase tests negative with antibody test. How long does acute phase HIV last? - ANSWER-typically 2-8 weeks Is acute phase HIV infectious? - ANSWER-It is highly infectious by normal routes. What are characteristics of asymptomatic stage HIV? - ANSWER--lasts for years -antibodies detectable -less infectious than acute phase -generally good health