While the CD4 count drops substantially, what happens to the number of virions (viral load) in the blood?
Answer: It increases
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- Which procedure would you utilize when treating an HIV/AIDS patient?
- In HIV/AIDS, which cell in the immune system is changed, replicated and then destroyed?
- Which results of blood work do you need to know?
- What is the recommended length of time for taking PEP meds for maximum effectiveness?
- For the best results, how soon should PEP be administered after an exposure if deemed necessary?
- List the four steps of exposure protocol (for percutaneous or mucosal splash exposure):
- List the body fluids that do not have HIV or have insufficient amounts to cause an infection:
- List the potentially infectious body fluids:
- How many dental personnel have contracted HIV from occupational exposure?
- The risk of occupational exposure is generally through what two modes for health care workers?
- Why is adherence (to HAART) so difficult for patients?
- HAART, now referred to as ART, has an approximate 38% probability (according to a survey in 2008) of the patient delaying or refusing use. What percentage of adherence is critical to obtain good results?
- What role does the dentist/dental hygienist play at this stage of infection (progression of chronic infection)?
- Describe the progression of chronic HIV infection.
- What are the top four signs and symptoms of a primary HIV infection?
- Briefly explain in your own words the difference between HIV and AIDS.
- What are the most common intraoral symptoms associated with HIV infection (3 types)? List examples of the three types: (including most common oral infection, examples of viral infections, and the 3 most common periodontal infections)
- As the count of indicator cells decreases, the symptoms of disease and the incidence of oral infections or oral lesions related to the HIV infection______________.
- At what level does the CD4+ T cell count indicate late-stage disease or AIDS infection?
- In HIV disease, the number of CD4+ T lymphocytes _________as the infection and symptoms become more severe.
- A count of what serologic marker is the most used marker to evaluate and monitor the progression of HIV infection?
- What 4 modes of transmission can the HIV virus be transmitted from one individual to another (one is less prevalent in the U.S. now but still present in developing countries)?