HIV/AIDS Flashcards
genus of HIV
Lentivirus
criterion for differentiation @ HIV types: enumerate
(1) genetic make-up
(2) geographic distribution
majority of cases; pandemic, from sub-Saharan Africa
A. HIV-1
B. HIV-2
C. HIV-3
A
HIV-1 has subtypes M, N and O. Which causes global epidemics?
M (majority)
HIV-1 subtype Localized to Cameroon, Gabon &
Equatorial Guines
O
HIV-1 subtype in Cameroon only
N
subtype E of HIV-1 is now classified as __
CRF (circulating recombinant form)
Why is HIV capable of producing circulating recombinant form?
Because its segmented linear genome is prone to mutation
(1) No cases in the Philippines
(2) No HIV-2 pandemic
(3) Less pathogenic than HIV-1
Which is false about HIV-2?
(1)
we have 1 case; however it is more seen in West Africa
What is the genome of HIV?
A pair of (+) ssRNA
shape of capsid containing RNA
Conical
T or F: HIV is a naked virus.
F. It has an envelope
In the viral envelope of HIV-1, the peplomer cap is also known as __
gp120
In the viral envelope of HIV-1, the peplomer stalk is also known as __
gp41
gp120 and gp41 come from __
gp160
enumerate the 3 major genes of HIV
Envelope
Polymerase
Group Specific Antigen
codes for capsid protein, matrix protein, nucleocapsid
Group Specific Antigen
codes for reverse transcriptase, protease, integrase,
and ribonuclease; unique for HIV
Polymerase
encode for (1) surface protein, (2) transmembrane protein
Envelope
identify the accessory gene: essential for replication specifically for elongation
TAT gene (transcriptional activator)
identify the accessory gene: bringing mRNA into translations
REV gene (regulator of viral gene expression)