AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Unit 12 Quiz with Answers

Kaposis Sarcoma - this unusual skin cancer along with pneumocystis carinii were the beginning of the HIV infection. T - what cells does the HIV virus infected? CD4, Lymphocytes - what are T cells Oppotrunistic - by killing a large amount of T cells, the virus makes the individual vunerable to __________ infections. 3, 6 - after initially infected with HIV, they experience flu-like symptoms in _____-______ weeks. HIV - modes of transmission for _________ - anal intercourse - vaginal intercourse - oral intercourse - sharing needles for IV drug use - contaminated needle sticks - cuts from other contaminated sharp instruments - contact of infected blood with: - eye - nose - mouth - skin - babies may be infected - before birth - during birth - through breast feeding