Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection

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• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  • Transmission of HIV Infection
    • Through sexual activity
    • Through needles or other instruments
    • From mother to child
    • Through blood transfusions or organ transplants
    • Artificial insemination
  • Mechanism of HIV Infection
    • CD4 count
    • Viral load
  • Symptoms
  • Initial infection
  • Interval of mild or no symptoms
  • More severe symptoms
  • Cancers common in people with HIV infection
  • Cause of death
  • Diagnosis
    • Screening and diagnostic tests
    • Monitoring
    • Diagnosis of AIDS (end-stage HIV infection)
    • Diagnosis of HIV-related conditions
  • Treatment
    • Immunization
  • Prognosis
  • End-of-life issues
  • Prevention
    • Universal precautions
    • Preventing transmission by blood transfusions and organ transplants
    • Preventing transmission from mother to newborn
    • Preventive treatment before exposure
    • Preventive treatment after exposure
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• Antiretroviral Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
  • Side effects of antiretroviral medications
  • Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome
  • Interactions with antiretroviral medications
  • Use of antiretroviral medications
  • Prevention of opportunistic infections
  • Other medications
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