Consider the following statements:
I: | HIV is a retrovirus. |
II: | It infects and destroys the CD4 T-lymphocytes. |
III: | The newer antiretroviral drugs are a cure for HIV infection. |
Which of the above statements are true?
1. | I and II only | 2. | I and III only |
3. | II and III only | 4. | I, II, and III |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of HIV?
1. | It mutates rapidly developing new strains. |
2. | It is a retrovirus with two short strands of ss RNA. |
3. | It cannot pass through blood-brain barrier. |
4. | It has the unique ability to destroy helper T cells. |
The most common opportunistic infection associated with AIDS is :
1. Tuberculosis
2. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
3. Cryptococcal meningitis
4. Toxoplasma encephalitis
1. | through sexual contact with an infected person |
2. | from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding |
3. | via blood and blood products |
4. | vector borne |
1. | CT | Computed Tomography |
2. | MRI | Magnetic Radiation Imaging |
3. | NACO | National AIDS Control Organization |
4. | MALT | Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue |
I: | uses phagocytic neutrophils as factory to produce more virus particles. |
II: | destroys B lymphocytes selectively. |