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BAMC M6 HIV/AIDS

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The causative agent is a retrovirus that infects and depletes the CD4+ T-helper lymphocytes, one of the “protector” cells of the immune system. What is the causitive agent of HIV?
B lymphocytes secrete antibodies into the body fluids, what kind of immunity is this?? this is known as humoral immunity.
T lymphocytes can penetrate living cells what kind of immunity is this?? a process called cell-mediated immunity.
Once HIV has entered the body, it attaches most efficiently to CD4+ molecules, which are predominantly located where? on the cell membrane of T4 helper lymphocytes.
Body fluids known to transmit HIV are? blood, vaginal secretions, semen, and breast milk.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)— serologic test for detecting antibody to HIV
Body fluids known to transmit HIV are? blood, vaginal secretions, semen, and breast milk.
Western blot test—used to confirm a positive result on ELISA
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) consists of medications that belong to six different classifications because they act to prevent HIV replication at six different points along the replication process.
are proteins produced by B lymphocytes; they consist of two light and two heavy chains that form a Y shape. Antibodies (or immunoglobulins)
Direct Coombs' test: determines the antibody attached to the patient's RBCs.
Whole Blood Consists of RBCs, plasma, plasma proteins, and approximately 60 mL anticoagulant/preservative solution in a total volume of approximately 500 mL.
Packed RBCs Consist primarily of RBCs, a small amount of plasma, and approximately 100 mL anticoagulant/preservative solution in a total volume of approximately 250 to 300 mL/unit.
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