Exam 13: Immunity and Infection

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Antibodies are produced by macrophages.

White blood cells are produced in the

Vertical transmission of HIV refers to transmission from a mother to her child.

The initial screening test for HIV antibodies is the

A severe worldwide outbreak of a disease is called an epidemic.

In the United States,the opportunistic infection most often seen in people with HIV infection is

The status of the immune system in someone with HIV infection can be monitored by checking

Condoms do not need to be worn during oral sex to protect against STIs.

Which of the following infections is transmitted by a mosquito bite?

Secondary syphilis is not contagious.

The body's first line of defense against the invasion of organisms is

When the body responds to a relatively harmless substance as if it were a dangerous pathogen and mounts an immune response,this response is called

The riskiest sexual activity for contracting HIV is

Pathogens can enter the body through penetration of the skin,by inhalation,or by ingestion.

Lyme disease can cause all of the following EXCEPT

Worldwide,the most common route of HIV infection is

If an individual has active organisms multiplying in his or her body,he or she may be contagious before experiencing any symptoms.

The presence of chlamydia can be detected with a routine Pap test.

Which of the following drugs would be given to an infected person and his or her partner after chlamydia is diagnosed?