HIV is a member of group of viruses alled

HIV/AIDS is a contagious disease which is caused by

In India, AIDS was reported in

A patient diagnosed with AIDS presents with purple lesions on the skin. Biopsy reveals spindle-shaped tumor cells and angiogenesis. Which opportunistic infection is MOST likely responsible?

Which of the following immune cells is the primary target for HIV replication?

ELISA assay

ELISA test is used for detection of

Study the given statements about HIV.

i. The primary target cells for HIV are macrophages and helper

T-lymphocytes

ii. HIV is a non-enveloped retrovirus, having two identical molecules of

ss RNA genome

iii. HIV gets attached to the CD8 receptors present on helper T-lymphocytes to gain entry in them

iv. A widely used diagnostic test for AIDS is enzyme linked immune-sorbent assay (ELISA)

v. Treatment of AIDS with anti-retroviral drugs is only partially effective.

How many of the above given statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about AIDS.

I. AIDS patient become easily infected by bacteria, viruses and even parasites

II. The person is unable to protect himself against any infection

III. National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and non-governmental organization are trying their best to educate people about AIDS

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Incubation period of AIDS is generally

Which of the following disease is caused by the member of retrovirus group?