In Cases of HIV Infection, the "Window Period" Refers to the Time

question 27

Multiple Choice

In cases of HIV infection, the "window period" refers to the time between:

• A) entry of the virus into the blood and the initial manifestations.
• B) entry of the virus into the body and the appearance of antibodies in the blood.
• C) entry of the virus into the body and a significant drop in CD4 T-helper lymphocyte count.
• D) diagnosis of "HIV positive" and diagnosis of "AIDS."

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The realization that entities remain in existence even when they are out of sight, silent, or intangible.

Self-Awareness

The understanding by a person of their own character, feelings, desires, and drives.

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to birth.

Genome

The complete instructions for making an organism, consisting of all the genetic material in that organism’s chromosomes.