Is HIV a virus or a bacteria?

Last Answer : Human immuno deficiency virus (HIV) has a protein coat and a genetic material which is A. Single ... C. Double stranded RNA D. Double stranded DNA

A tetrovirus is (A) Polio virus (B) HIV (C) Herpes virus (D) Tobacco mosaic virus

Description : A tetrovirus is (A) Polio virus (B) HIV (C) Herpes virus (D) Tobacco mosaic virus

Last Answer : Answer : B

The following statement(s) is/are true concerning newer detection methods of systemic infection. a. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a rapid immunologic assay used for both antigen and antibody detection b. Southern, northern, and western immunoblot techniques are used to detect DNA, RNA, or proteins, respectively c. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a sensitive assay used to detect small amounts of microbial DNA, thus detecting infection at its early stages d. Infectious agents currently detected using advanced molecular techniques include cytomegalovirus (CMV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning newer detection methods of systemic infection. a. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a rapid immunologic assay used for ... detected using advanced molecular techniques include cytomegalovirus (CMV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c, d Although the classic detection of infection based on clinical signs of infection and bacterial culture remain the most common clinical tools, increasing ... including CMV and HIV. Furthermore, preliminary investigations into possible detection of fungal pathogens are underway

Which of the following statements regarding the transmission of infectious agents through blood transfusions is/are true? A. The transmission rates for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been decreasing progressively since the early 1980s. B. The transmission rates of hepatitis have been decreasing steadily since the 1980s. C. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the infectious agent most commonly transmitted in blood. D. Severely immunocompromised patients (such as patients undergoing transplantation) should receive specially screened blood products.

Description : Which of the following statements regarding the transmission of infectious agents through blood transfusions is/are true? A. The transmission rates for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ... patients (such as patients undergoing transplantation) should receive specially screened blood products.

Last Answer : Answer: ABCD DISCUSSION: The incidence of both HIV and hepatitis transmitted via blood transfusions has been steadily decreasing since the 1980s. This is related to improved ... , severely compromised patients such as those undergoing transplantation should receive CMV-negative blood products

AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) The transmission of HIV infection generally occurs through. (a) eating contaminated food and water (b) transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products (c) inhaling polluted air (d) shaking hand with infected person

Description : AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) The transmission of HIV infection generally occurs through. (a) eating contaminated food and water (b) transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products (c) inhaling polluted air (d) shaking hand with infected person

Last Answer : Ans:(b)

What is the basic structure of the HIV virus? What is the function of the glycoproteins of its envelope?

Description : What is the basic structure of the HIV virus? What is the function of the glycoproteins of its envelope?

Last Answer : HIV is an RNA virus. In its core there are two strands of RNA and reverse transcriptase molecules. The core is covered by a capsid, a layer of proteins. The capsid then is covered ... a receptor glycoprotein of the outer membrane of some lymphocytes). Virus Review - Image Diversity: viral envelope

Which disease is caused by the infection of HIV virus?

Description : Which disease is caused by the infection of HIV virus?

Last Answer : AIDS

HIV virus causes------? A. Hepatitis A B. Hepatitis B C. TB D. AIDS (Answer)

Description : HIV virus causes------? A. Hepatitis A B. Hepatitis B C. TB D. AIDS (Answer)

Last Answer : D. AIDS (Answer)

Which form of drug abuse involves most risk of infection with the HIV (AIDS) virus ? A. Cigarette smoking B. Using alcholo C. Injection of heroine (Answer) D. Taking too much aspirin E. None of these

Description : Which form of drug abuse involves most risk of infection with the HIV (AIDS) virus ? A. Cigarette smoking B. Using alcholo C. Injection of heroine (Answer) D. Taking too much aspirin E. None of these

Last Answer : C. Injection of heroine (Answer)

Human immuno deficiency virus (HIV) has a protein coat and a genetic material which is (a) double stranded RNA (b) double stranded DNA (c) single stranded DNA (d) single stranded RNA

Description : Human immuno deficiency virus (HIV) has a protein coat and a genetic material which is (a) double stranded RNA (b) double stranded DNA (c) single stranded DNA (d) single stranded RNA

Last Answer : (d) single stranded RNA.

At which stage of HIV infection does one usually show symptoms of AIDS? (a) Within 15 days of sexual contact with an infected person (b) When the infected retro virus enters host cells (c) When HIV damages large number of helper T - lymphocytes (d) When the viral DNA is produced by reverse transcriptase

Description : At which stage of HIV infection does one usually show symptoms of AIDS? (a) Within 15 days of sexual contact with an infected person (b) When the infected retro virus enters host cells (c) ... large number of helper T - lymphocytes (d) When the viral DNA is produced by reverse transcriptase

Last Answer : (c) When HIV damages large number of helper T - lymphocytes

Which of the following is correct regarding AIDS causative agent HIV? (a) HIV is enveloped virus containing one molecule of single-stranded RNA and one molecule of reverse transcriptase. (b) HIV is enveloped virus that contains two identical molecules of single-stranded RNA and two molecules of reverse transcriptase. (c) HIV is unenveloped retrovirus. (d) HIV does not escape but attacks the acquired immune response

Description : Which of the following is correct regarding AIDS causative agent HIV? (a) HIV is enveloped virus containing one molecule of single-stranded RNA and one molecule of reverse transcriptase. (b) HIV ... ) HIV is unenveloped retrovirus. (d) HIV does not escape but attacks the acquired immune response

Last Answer : (d) HIV does not escape but attacks the acquired immune response.

The plant virus was first isolated in crystalline form(a) TMV (b) Baceriophages (c) Cyanophages (d) HIV Q.267The

Description : The plant virus was first isolated in crystalline form(a) TMV (b) Baceriophages (c) Cyanophages (d) HIV Q.267The

Last Answer : (a) TMV

Match the following sexually transmitted diseases (column I) with their causative agent (column II) and select the correct option. Column I Column II A. Gonorrhoea (i) HIV B. Syphilis (ii) Neisseria C. Genital warts (iii) Treponema D. AIDS (iv) Human papilloma virus A B C D (a) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii) (b) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i) (c) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) (d) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

Description : Match the following sexually transmitted diseases (column I) with their causative agent (column II) and select the correct option. Column I Column II A. Gonorrhoea (i) HIV B. Syphilis (ii) Neisseria C. Genital warts (iii) Treponema D. ... iii) (i) (c) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) (d) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

Last Answer : (d) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

Which virus is responsible for AIDSa) HIC b) HIV c) HIL d) HKL

Description : Which virus is responsible for AIDS a) HIC b) HIV c) HIL d) HKL

Last Answer : b) HIV

Which of the following infection(s) can be diagnosed by the use of polymerase chain reaction? A- HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses B- Hepatitis B virus C- Mycobacterium tuberculosis D- All of these

Description : Which of the following infection(s) can be diagnosed by the use of polymerase chain reaction? A- HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses B- Hepatitis B virus C- Mycobacterium tuberculosis D- All of these

Last Answer : All of these

A viral load test detects the A- provirus of HIV in infected cells B- .total amount of virus in the infected host C- number of viruses being released by each infected cell D- .amount of bacteriophage being produced by E. coli cells

Description : A viral load test detects the A- provirus of HIV in infected cells B- .total amount of virus in the infected host C- number of viruses being released by each infected cell D- .amount of bacteriophage being produced by E. coli cells

Last Answer : provirus of HIV in infected cells

When assisting the patient to interpret a negative HIV test result, the nurse informs the patient that the results mean a) his body has not produced antibodies to the AIDS virus. A negative test result indicates that antibodies to the AIDS virus are not present in the blood at the time the blood sample for the test is drawn.

Description : When assisting the patient to interpret a negative HIV test result, the nurse informs the patient that the results mean a) his body has not produced antibodies to the AIDS virus. A negative test ... When antibodies to the AIDS virus are detected in the blood, the test is interpreted as positive.

Last Answer : a) his body has not produced antibodies to the AIDS virus. A negative test result indicates that antibodies to the AIDS virus are not present in the blood at the time the blood sample for the test is drawn.

Which of the following microorganisms is known to cause retinitis in people with HIV/AIDS? a) Cytomegalovirus Cytomegalovirus is a species-specific herpes virus.

Description : Which of the following microorganisms is known to cause retinitis in people with HIV/AIDS? a) Cytomegalovirus Cytomegalovirus is a species-specific herpes virus. b) Cryptococcus neoformans Cryptococcus neoformans is ... is thought to be protozoan but believed to be a fungus based on its structure.

Last Answer : a) Cytomegalovirus Cytomegalovirus is a species-specific herpes virus.

AIDS is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), What is this?

Description : AIDS is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), What is this?

Last Answer : Retro virus

Which one of the following drugs is most effective in preventing transmission of HIV virus from the mother to the foetus? (A) Lamivudine (B) Zidovudine (C) Indinavir (D) Ribavirin

Description : Which one of the following drugs is most effective in preventing transmission of HIV virus from the mother to the foetus? (A) Lamivudine (B) Zidovudine (C) Indinavir (D) Ribavirin

Last Answer : (B) Zidovudine

Which one of the following is true about oral hairy leukoplakia?** ADC M07 A. Associated with HIV virus infection and is commonly seen on the dorsal of the tongue B. Associated with HIV virus infection and is commonly seen on the lateral side of the tongue C. Usually caused by Candida species D. Always associated with trauma to the lateral side of the tongue E. Always associated with pernicious anaemia

Description : Which one of the following is true about oral hairy leukoplakia?** ADC M07 A. Associated with HIV virus infection and is commonly seen on the dorsal of the tongue B. Associated with HIV ... Always associated with trauma to the lateral side of the tongue E. Always associated with pernicious anaemia

Last Answer : B. Associated with HIV virus infection and is commonly seen on the lateral side of the tongue C. Usually caused by Candida species

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to high risk patient?** A. 0.1ml of blood from Hepatitis B carrier is less infective than 0.1ml of blood from HIV patient B. 0.1ml of blood from Hepatitis B carrier is more infective than 0.1ml of blood from HIV patient C. Level of virus are similar in the blood and saliva of HIV patient D. Level of virus in the saliva is not significant for Hepatitis B patient E. The presence of Hepatitis B core Antigen in the blood means that active disease is not present

Description : Which of the following is TRUE in regard to high risk patient?** A. 0.1ml of blood from Hepatitis B carrier is less infective than 0.1ml of blood from HIV patient B. 0.1ml of blood from ... B patient E. The presence of Hepatitis B core Antigen in the blood means that active disease is not present

Last Answer : B carrier is more infective than 0.1ml of blood from HIV patient C. Level of virus are similar in the blood and saliva of HIV patient

What is true about human interferon α: A. It is used to treat HIV infection B. It is used to treat Kaposi‘s sarcoma in AIDS patients C. It is curative for hepatitis B virus infection D. It is active orally

Description : What is true about human interferon α: A. It is used to treat HIV infection B. It is used to treat Kaposi‘s sarcoma in AIDS patients C. It is curative for hepatitis B virus infection D. It is active orally

Last Answer : B. It is used to treat Kaposi‘s sarcoma in AIDS patients

Antiretroviral therapy is not recommended in asymptomatic HIV infected subjects with CD4 cell count more than 350/µl because of the following reason(s): A. All antiretroviral drugs lose efficacy after some time B. Adverse effects of antiretroviral drugs compromise the quality of life of asymptomatic subjects C. The treated subjects may produce and transmit drug resistant virus D. All of the above

Description : Antiretroviral therapy is not recommended in asymptomatic HIV infected subjects with CD4 cell count more than 350/µl because of the following reason(s): A. All antiretroviral drugs lose efficacy after ... C. The treated subjects may produce and transmit drug resistant virus D. All of the above

Last Answer : D. All of the above

Select the drug that is active against both HIV and hepatitis B virus: A. Lamivudine B. Indinavir C. Didanosine D. Efavirenz

Description : Select the drug that is active against both HIV and hepatitis B virus: A. Lamivudine B. Indinavir C. Didanosine D. Efavirenz

Last Answer : A. Lamivudine

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) contains

Description : 8. . Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) contains (a) reverse transcriptase (ii) DNA (iii) double-stranded RNA (iv) nuclear membrane

Last Answer : (a) reverse transcriptase

Typhoid causing bacteria - a) Shigella b) Salmonella c) HIV d) HCV

Description : Typhoid causing bacteria - a) Shigella b) Salmonella c) HIV d) HCV

Last Answer : b) Salmonella

What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria?

Description : What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria?

Last Answer : Answer: Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can live and reproduce independently, while viruses are non-living particles that require a host cell to replicate. Bacteria can be beneficial or ... viruses are generally harmful and can cause diseases such as influenza, HIV, and COVID-19.

What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria?

Description : What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria?

Last Answer : A: Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can survive and reproduce on their own, while viruses are non-living particles that require a host cell to replicate.

What makes a virus or bacteria a pathogen? -Biology

Description : What makes a virus or bacteria a pathogen? -Biology

Last Answer : answer:

If we somehow mix the genes of a corona-immune creature and a phage and make it attack a virus instead of a bacteria then it sall be a cure won't it please tell me if there is any hole in my plan.-Nithesh.K?

Description : If we somehow mix the genes of a corona-immune creature and a phage and make it attack a virus instead of a bacteria then it sall be a cure won't it please tell me if there is any hole in my plan.-Nithesh.K?

Last Answer : *shall and no question mark at the end..

What is the difference between bacteria and virus ?

Description : What is the difference between bacteria and virus ?

Last Answer : Bacteria and viruses are both microscopic organisms that can cause disease in humans. Although these germs may have certain characteristics , they are very different. Bacteria are usually much ... erratically independently of other organisms. Viruses need the help of living cells to reproduce.

Can be triggered by airborne substance foods or common bacteria virus?

Description : Can be triggered by airborne substance foods or common bacteria virus?

Last Answer : Need answer

Is Coronavirus a virus or a bacteria?

Description : Is Coronavirus a virus or a bacteria?

Last Answer : COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a virus that can spread if you (or somebody else) is exposed to it. The best way to avoid it is wearing a mask, stay 6 feet apart from people, and trying not to be in the open so much.

four difference between virus and bacteria?

Description : four difference between virus and bacteria?

Last Answer : Viruses are (debatably) not alive while bacteria are; meaning they are smaller and require a living host to survive. Bacteria are killed with antibiotics, but viruses are not.

Decomposition of organic matter is due to (a) Virus (b) Fungi (c) Bacteria (d) None of these

Description : Decomposition of organic matter is due to (a) Virus (b) Fungi (c) Bacteria (d) None of these

Last Answer : Ans:(c)

Mouth and foot disease in cattle are caused due to (a) Bacteria (b) Virus (c) Fungi (d) Penicillium

Description : Mouth and foot disease in cattle are caused due to (a) Bacteria (b) Virus (c) Fungi (d) Penicillium

Last Answer : Ans:(b)

Which is regarded as a link between the living and the non-living? (a) Amoeba (b) Virus (c) Bacteria (d) RNA

Description : Which is regarded as a link between the living and the non-living? (a) Amoeba (b) Virus (c) Bacteria (d) RNA

Last Answer : Ans:(b)

The cause of Heart attack is: (1) bacteria (2) virus (3) lack of blood supply to the heart (4) impairment of heart's working due to unknown reason

Description : The cause of Heart attack is: (1) bacteria (2) virus (3) lack of blood supply to the heart (4) impairment of heart's working due to unknown reason

Last Answer : (3) lack of blood supply to the heart Explanation: Heart attack is the death of a segment of heart muscle caused by the loss of blood supply. It occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen ... artery, one that supplies blood to the heart muscle, is blocked by a blood clot (coronary thrombosis).

The casual organism of Polio is - (1) A fungi (2) A virus (3) A worm (4) A bacteria

Description : The casual organism of Polio is - (1) A fungi (2) A virus (3) A worm (4) A bacteria

Last Answer : (2) A virus Explanation: Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. Its causative agent, poliovirus, was identified in 1908 by Karl Landsteiner. The polio virus invades the nervous system, and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours.

Interferons are synthesized in response to – (1) Bacteria (2) Fungi (3) Myroplasma (4) Virus

Description : Interferons are synthesized in response to – (1) Bacteria (2) Fungi (3) Myroplasma (4) Virus

Last Answer : (4) Virus Explanation: Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, ... named for their ability to "interfere" with viral replication by protecting cells from virus infections.

Typhoid fever is caused by – (1) Bacteria (2) Virus (3) Protozoa (4) Fwagi

Description : Typhoid fever is caused by – (1) Bacteria (2) Virus (3) Protozoa (4) Fwagi

Last Answer : (1) Bacteria Explanation: Typhoid fever is an infection that causes diarrhea and a rash. It is most commonly due to a type of bacterium called Salmonella typhi (S. typhi). S. typhi is spread through contaminated food, drink, or water.

Interferons are synthesized in response to – (1) Bacteria (2) Fungi (3) Mycoplasma (4) Virus

Description : Interferons are synthesized in response to – (1) Bacteria (2) Fungi (3) Mycoplasma (4) Virus

Last Answer : (4) Virus Explanation: Interferons (IFNs) are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, ... named for their ability to "interfere" with viral replication by protecting cells from virus infections.

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