Phases of HIV Infection

Vocabulary flashcards covering the phases of HIV infection, opportunistic infections, malignancies, diagnostic testing recommendations, and antiretroviral treatments from NU-231 Chapter 12.

Primary HIV Infection

The prodrome stage of HIV infection where antibody production takes 2 weeks to 6 months.

Latent Period

The asymptomatic phase of HIV infection following primary infection.

AIDS

Stage of HIV infection characterized by CD4 counts less than $200\,\text{cells}/\mu\text{L}$, along with opportunistic infections and cancers.

Opportunistic Infections

Infections occurring during advanced HIV/AIDS, including Tuberculosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci, Candida (yeast), and Herpes.

Kaposi Sarcoma

A type of malignancy or cancer associated with HIV infection.

2016 CDC Recommendation for HIV Testing

CDC recommendation from 2016 stating that all individuals ages 13 to 64 should be tested for HIV.

HIV Diagnostic Testing Methods

Testing approaches for HIV which include Antibody (Antigen) Tests, CD4 count, and Viral load testing.

HIV Initial Testing Protocol

If an initial HIV test is positive, a follow-up test must be conducted to confirm the result before starting HIV treatment.

Antiretroviral Treatment (ART)

A combination of several classes of antiretroviral medications that work to inhibit viral replication or the binding of HIV to CD4.

Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

A preventative treatment strategy used prior to potential HIV exposure.

Post Exposure Treatment

A preventative intervention strategy administered following potential HIV exposure.