EGERTON UNIVERSITY

E- CAMPUS
ZOOL 143 – HIV / AIDS AND SOCIETY
STREAM: CAT 1 HR JULY, 2016
Answer Question 1 and any other Two (30 Marks)

1. a) Distinguish between the following terms:

i. Viral tropism and viral shedding
ii. Fixed dose combination and infectious dose
iii. First line defense and second line therapy (6 Marks)

b) Explain the following immune defense mechanisms.

i. Fever
ii. Antibody response (4 Marks)

2. a) Explain the origin and emergence of HIV particle. (4 Marks)

b) Describe the structure and characteristics of HIV particle. (6 Marks)

3. a) Describe the clinical stages of HIV infection. (7 Marks)

b) Outline important associations between HIV coinfection with TB. (3 Marks)

4. a) State four ways of managing OIs. (2 Marks)

b) Describe the life cycle of HIV particle. (8 Marks)
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