HIV Transmission, Prevention, and Care: A Comprehensive Overview, Quizzes of Geology

Download HIV Transmission, Prevention, and Care: A Comprehensive Overview and more Quizzes Geology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Transmission of HIV DEFINITION 1 sexual contact Sharing/ reusing needles/ syringes Perinatal (including breastfeeding) Transfusion TERM 2 HIV during preg DEFINITION 2 Opt-out testing required in MI Testing is not associated with adverse effects on fetus Transmission risk 20-25% 60-65% tramission occurs at delivery & 12-15% with breast feeding. TERM 3 Factors that increase HIV transmission during preg DEFINITION 3 High viral load in mother Crack/Heroin use Syphilis/ STI infection TERM 4 CDC guidelines on preg women with HIV DEFINITION 4 All preg women in US should be screened Screen after she is notified screening is recommended for everyone unless she opts out Testing= voluntary Verbal and written info provided regarded tx, reducing HIV and transmission Document if pt declines- discuss w/ pt, offer at later date Screen with every preg even if negative before TERM 5 Primary prevention HIV DEFINITION 5 How do we keep vulnerable populations free of HIV TERM 6 Secondary prevention HIV DEFINITION 6 How do we detest HIV infection early in the natural history of the disease TERM 7 Natural history of HIV DEFINITION 7 Exposure, primary infection or acute retro-viral syndrome Clinical latency Final stage of symptomatic disease TERM 8 HIV primary infection (stage 1) DEFINITION 8 CD4 count drops, Antibodies stay negative for 6 wks-3 mos). Sx: lymphadenopathy, myalgia, sore throat lethargy, rash and fever TERM 9 HIV clinical Latency (stage 2) DEFINITION 9 No S/Sx HIV antibodies present Incubation period Gradual deterioration of immune system If left untreated, survival- about 10 years TERM 10 Final stage of symptomatic disease (stage 3) DEFINITION 10 Final stage of symptomatic disease CD-4 T- lymphocyte count of <200 mL