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RNA Virus(sect.4.3)
HIV is a Retrovirus
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a retrovirus | ssRNA, enveloped |
| What 3 enzymes does the virion contain | reverse transcriptase, protease, and integrase |
| HIV changes rapidly because | It lacks correction mechanisms |
| Where did HIV come from? | HIV evolved from a benign simian (monkey) virus into a human-killer int he early 1930's. But it stayed in remote Africa until jet travel, big cities, and the sexual revolution spread it worldwide. |
| How is HIV transmitted | Sex, Parenteral, and Perinatal |
| What 2 types of cells does HIV infect | T4 Cells, and macrophages, dendritic cells |
| What is the window period for HIV to start showing antibodies in a recent exposure and infection of the HIV virus | between 6 and 18 weeks. |
| Causes of death in AIDS Patients | 88%-opportunistic infections, 7%-cancer, and 5%-other |