MICROBIO 160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Esophageal Candidiasis, Hairy Leukoplakia, Fetus
11 Dec 2016
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Genetic material comes in the form of single-stranded rna. Exam 3: december 13th; 50 multiple choice. Weekend review sessions for 11th and 12th. Opportunistic infections - infections by bacteria, viruses, and other infectious agents a healthy immune system will normally fight off. 1/3 persons living with hiv infection are co-infected with tb. In africa, tb is the leading cause of death among people living with hiv. Tb is the cause of death for as many as 50% The physical toll of hiv/aids - 2 major ways: Viral load is very important for transmission. Effective treatment of (haart) to keep viral load down. Co-occurring sexually transmitted infections can increase viral load and physical exposure. Rectal lining is very delicate and tears. Vaginal lining can tear and large surface area of mucous membrane. Sores and open wounds increase exposure (warts and mouth sores)
