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HIV prevention strategies — Flashcards

HIV prevention strategies — Flashcards

HIV prevention strategies — Flashcards
#1

ELISA and western blots (no longer used) for the diagnosis of HIV are falsely positive in infants born to HIV+ mothers since anti-_____ antibodies cross the placenta.

#2

Individuals with _____-zygous CCR5 allele mutations are resistant to HIV infection

#3

HIV has _____ strands of RNA in its genome

#4

Which two regulatory proteins of HIV are required for viral replication?_____

#5

_____ is a regulatory protein of HIV that transcriptionally activates other viral genes.

#6

Which viral gene in HIV codes for the p17 matrix protein?_____

#7

progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)

#8

The _____ blot *used to be* the confirmatory test for HIV after a positive ELISA

#9

Which envelope protein on HIV binds the CD4 molecule and a chemokine receptor (CXCR4 or CCR5)? _____

#10

Which HIV gene encodes for the virion p24 (Capsid) and p17 (Matrix) core proteins? _____

HIV prevention strategies Flashcards for USMLE

Study 10 flashcards on HIV prevention strategies for USMLE Microbiology. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of HIV. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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There are 10 flashcards for HIV prevention strategies, covering the key concepts, clinical correlations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of HIV.
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