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Question
Explain the principle on which the AIDS diagnostic test works.
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Solution
Antigens (proteins, glycoproteins, etc.) or antibodies made against the pathogen can be used to identify the existence of a pathogen infection. It is a sensitive immunoassay that employs an enzyme associated with an antigen or antibody as a marker for the detection of a particular protein, particularly an antigen or antibody.
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Correct the following statement:
All sexually transmitted diseases are completely curable.
Match the following
| Column I | Column II |
| a. AIDS | i. Antibody production |
| b. Lysozyme | ii. Activation of B-cells |
| c. B-cells | iii. Immunoglobulin |
| d. T-helper cells | iv. Tears |
| e. Antibody | v. Immunodeficiency |
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Value based question
How can informational efforts change people’s HIV knowledge and behaviour?
Describe the major STDs and their symptoms.
Chancre are the primary lesions caused by______.
Expand the following abbreviation:
PID
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Sapna has been diagnosed with an infection of the reproductive tract caused by bacteria. She experiences burning sensation during urination, pain around her genitalia and observes pus containing discharge. Her doctor tells her that this infection has an incubation period of two to five days but can be cured. |
What is the biological name of the causative agent of the disease Sapna is suffering from?
The following is well-known abbreviation, which have been used in this chapter. Expand to its full form:
HIV
