Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 9PQ
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To discuss: the treatment related to the HIV
Introduction:
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lent virus which cause the infection about the specific period after acquiring immunodeficiency syndrome. The AIDS is the diseased condition in the humans which causes progressives failures to the immunes systems so that permits life threatening opportunistic infections. The infections doesn’t have treatment and the life expectancy is 9 to 11 years.
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Identify the statement that does not provide accurate evidence as to why HIV is so lethal.
a.
During the course of infection, HIV increases immune activation by altering intestinal physiology to let more microbes into the blood supply.
b.
Immune evasion increases in many infections due to HIV virions evolving new and unrecognizable epitopes (antigens).
c.
In many individuals the virus population evolves to use different receptors to gain access to a greater diversity of host immune cells.
d.
HIV causes enhanced replication and proliferation of T cells, which allows the immune system to work better at defending against pathogens.
Which of the following STIs can easily be transmitted during sex even with the use of physical barriers such as condoms?
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Most people infected with HIV/AIDS live in countries outside of Africa.
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Africa is home to 15% of the world’s population, and about 15% of people with HIV live in Africa.
C.
Due to advancements in medicine, few people in the world are infected with HIV/AIDS.
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Chapter 13 Solutions
Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
Ch. 13 - Prob. 1WDYTCh. 13 - What actions can you take to reduce your risks?Ch. 13 - Prob. 3WDYTCh. 13 - Prob. 4WDYTCh. 13 - Prob. 5WDYTCh. 13 - Prob. 6WDYTCh. 13 - Prob. 7WDYTCh. 13 - Prob. 8WDYTCh. 13 - Prob. 9WDYTCh. 13 - Prob. 10WDYT
Ch. 13 - Prob. 11WDYTCh. 13 - Prob. 12WDYTCh. 13 - What actions can you take to reduce your risks?Ch. 13 - Prob. 1PQCh. 13 - Prob. 2PQCh. 13 - Prob. 3PQCh. 13 - Prob. 4PQCh. 13 - Prob. 5PQCh. 13 - Prob. 6PQCh. 13 - Prob. 7PQCh. 13 - Prob. 8PQCh. 13 - Prob. 9PQCh. 13 - Prob. 10PQCh. 13 - LO 1 | The Process of Infection 1 What are three...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2TAICh. 13 - Prob. 3TAICh. 13 - Prob. 4TAICh. 13 - Prob. 5TAICh. 13 - Prob. 6TAICh. 13 - LO 5 | Common Types of Sexually Transmitted...Ch. 13 - Prob. 8TAICh. 13 - You can always tell when youve got an STI because...Ch. 13 - Some STis can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact...Ch. 13 - Prob. 3AYCh. 13 - Oral sex is safe sex.Ch. 13 - Prob. 5AYCh. 13 - As long as you dont have anal intercourse, you...Ch. 13 - All sexually active females should have a regular...Ch. 13 - Once genital warts have been removed, there is no...Ch. 13 - You can get several STIs at one time.Ch. 13 - Prob. 10AYCh. 13 - Prob. 11AYCh. 13 - All STIs can be cured.Ch. 13 - You can get an STI more than once.Ch. 13 - Prob. 1PQACh. 13 - Prob. 2PQACh. 13 - Prob. 3PQACh. 13 - Prob. 4PQACh. 13 - Prob. 5PQA
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