0
The CDC classifies the stages of HIV using both a letter and a number (i.e. A3, B1). The letter (A through C) represents a person's immunological status. This can be affected by other diseases or illnesses the patient develops, like tuberculosis, pneumonia, etc. The number (1 through 3) represents a person's virological status. This is affected by the viral load, or amount of virus, present in the person. A CDC classification of A1 is the "best" a person can be. A classification of C3 is the "worst" a person can be according to the scale. According to the system, a person can never improve on the scale (i.e. if you are labeled A2, you can never become A1, even if you get better). In this way, the classification system represents the worst an HIV+ person has ever been, not necessarily their current status.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What diseases should be reported to the CDC in AR?
HIV and AIDS should be reported to cdc for precautions
How many hiv carriers in the US does the CDC estimate that there are?
1.1million
Does CDC test and approve drugs used in HIV treatment?
It is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that approves drugs, not the CDC.
What stds are reported to the CDC?
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis are reportable
Does the Center of disease Control contact you if you test positive for HIV?
No. The CDC will not contact you. Your doctor will inform you if you test positive for HIV.
Which organization tracks the world's AIDS problem?
The CDC (center for disease control) keeps track of the number of HIV infections in the US.
Do you have to report a STD to the CDC?
The CDC reportable STDs are chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
Are physicians diagnosed with HIV exempt from reporting?
No. All infectious disease must be reported to the CDC.
Does the Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome describes the early stages of an HIV infection?
no it does in the 3rd stage but not the earlier stages
AIDS is the third stage of HIV infection?
AIDs is the forth stage of HIV Infection.The four stages Of HIV are:Primary HIV InfectionAsymptomatic HIVSymptomatic HIVAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Can AIDS and HIV be spread by insects?
No, HIV can only be transferred through humans. All the rumours about insects being able to carry HIV are false!No. Since the beginning of the HIV epidemic This was of concern. Studies conducted by the CDC and elsewhere have shown no evidence of HIV transmission from mosquitoes or other insects and have concluded that insects do not transmit HIV.
HIV Symptom Lists by Stages ?
During the initial stages of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, many patients do not experience symptoms. Several months after contracting HIV, the individual may have a fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, malaise and rashes. At this point, a blood test will reveal HIV antibodies. During the late stages of HIV, the individual will usually have the aforementioned symptoms plus bruises, mouth lesions, night sweats, a cough, diarrhea and numb or tingling extremities.
