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Name and describe the AIDS virus(es). Outline the essential lesions in AIDS. Tell what tissues the virus specifically attacks, and describe the anatomic pathology, the usual labs for diagnosis and monitoring, and the key molecules.

Describe the natural course of HIV infection. Tell what viral and host factors might affect transmission and rate of progression. Tell what we know about true non-progressive and slowly-progressive HIV infection.

Describe Kaposi's "sarcoma", as seen in AIDS patients, and the name and family of the virus that causes it. Describe the other quasi-cancers in these patients.

Name and describe the other common infections in AIDS patients. List characteristics common to these infections.

Describe the nervous system changes in HIV infection, and explain the basis of HIV-related problems with hemostasis.

Tell who is at high risk, who is at low risk, and who is at minimal risk for AIDS. Explain how to test for AIDS virus.

Describe in human terms the effect of the AIDS epidemic.

No quizbank for this unit. We usually think of good questions together at the end of the lecture.