PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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The virus produces toxins that weaken immune cells and prevent them from reproducing
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The virus damages immune cells while using their machinery to produce copies of itself
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The virus uses nutrients meant for immune cells to fuel its own cellular respiration
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The virus changes the identity of the nucleotides of immune cells to prevent the immune system from functioning normally.
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Detailed explanation-1: -This stage is also called asymptomatic HIV infection or clinical latency. HIV is still active and continues to reproduce in the body. People may not have any symptoms or get sick during this phase but can transmit HIV. People who take HIV treatment as prescribed may never move into Stage 3 (AIDS).
Detailed explanation-2: -The asymptomatic stage of HIV Once seroconversion is over, most people feel fine and don’t experience any symptoms. This is often called the asymptomatic stage and it can last for several years.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stage 2: Clinical Latency People in this stage may not feel sick or have any symptoms. This stage is also called chronic HIV infection. Without HIV treatment, people can stay in this stage for 10 or 15 years, but some move through this stage faster.
Detailed explanation-4: -Clinical latent infection (Chronic HIV) In this stage of infection, HIV is still present in the body and in white blood cells. However, many people may not have any symptoms or infections during this time. This stage can last for many years if you’re receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).