Abracadabra
Magic Johnson and Anti-HIV Treatments
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Abstract
This case introduces students to HIV, its life cycle, treatment, and problems associated with treatment options. The case, which incorporates critical thinking skills, active learning, self-directed study, and peer-to-peer learning, was developed for use in an undergraduate upper-level biology course entitled “The Molecular Basis of Disease.” It could also be used in an immunology class, a molecular evolution class, or a general biology class to introduce viruses.
Objectives
- Describe the symptoms related to HIV/AIDS and how a person is tested for HIV.
- Propose treatment targets for controlling HIV infection based on its life cycle.
- Speculate over biological and immunological reasons for why HIV infected people are non-progressors and progressors.
- Describe molecular mechanisms of HIV drug resistance and molecular evolution.
- Determine the pros and cons for specific HIV treatment approaches
Keywords
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; AIDS; human immunodeficiency virus; HIV; infectious disease; progressor; highly active antiretroviral therapy; HAART; Combivir; GlaxoSmithKline; Magic JohnsonTopical Areas
Scientific argumentation, Social issuesEducational Level
High school, Undergraduate lower divisionFormat
PDFType / Methods
Interrupted, Role-PlayLanguage
EnglishSubject Headings
Biology (General) | Molecular Biology | Public Health |
Date Posted
04/03/03Teaching Notes
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