20.3: Review Questions
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A patient at a clinic has tested positive for HIV. Her blood contained 700/µL CD4 T cells and she does not have any apparent illness. Her infection is in which stage?
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A
- ________ refers to a loss of blood pressure resulting from a system-wide infection.
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Septic shock
- Describe the progression of an HIV infection over time with regard to the number of circulating viruses, host antibodies, and CD4 T cells.
- Describe the general types of diagnostic tests used to diagnose patients infected with HIV.
- Identify the general categories of drugs used in ART used to treat patients infected with HIV.