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HIV/AIDS: Transmission & Infection Control Considerations

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1.  HIV is mainly spread: Blood transfusion and organ/tissue transplants. At birth to newborns when the mother is HIV+. Via unprotected sex and/or sharing needles and syringes with someone HIV+. Occupationally via percutaneous injury.

2.  Lymphocytes: Are another name for red blood cells. Are triggered to produce antigen-specific antibody proteins Mature in the liver Do not play a role in the immune system

3.  According to the CDC classification system for those ages 6 years to adult, Clinical Category A: Includes individuals that are asymptomatic with persistent generalized lymphadenopathy Includes individuals with candidiasis Includes individuals with candidiasis, fever, and diarrhea Is only for individuals with Kaposi's Sarcoma.

4.  A cocktail of antiretroviral drugs designed to suppress HIV do so by: Preventing viral replication or entry to the cell Interrupting the HIV life-cycle Stop action of enzyme HIV uses to infect cell Combination of any of the above.

5.  Alcohol-based hand sanitizers effective for hand hygiene must contain the following active ingredient: 60% methanol 60% ethanol 70% isopropanol Either B or C