Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following reflect the pathophysiology of cutaneous signs of HIV disease?

Which of the following reflect the pathophysiology of cutaneous signs of HIV disease?
a) Immune function deterioration
Cutaneous signs may be the first manifestations of HIV, appearing in more than 90 per cent of HIV infected patients as the immune function deteriorates. Common complaints include pruritis, folliculitis, and chronic actinic dermatitis.
b) High CD4 count
Cutaneous signs of HIV disease correlate to low CD4 counts.
c) Genetic predisposition
Cutaneous signs of HIV disease appear as immune function deteriorates.
d) Decrease in normal skin flora
Cutaneous signs of HIV disease appear as immune function deteriorates.