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1. Primary screening test for HIV
2. Common test to confirm above positive result 3. Importance in timing of screening tests |
1. ELISA for HIV-1 Abs (RULE OUT - lots of false pos, low threshold)
2. Western blot assay (RULE IN - lots of false neg, high threshold) 3. Abs may not be detectable for 1-2 mo after infection |
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5 possible benefits to tx of acute HIV infection
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1. decrease acute dz severity
2. alter viral set point 3. reduce mutation rate 4. preserve immune fxn 5. reduce risk of transmission |
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5 possible risks of tx of acute HIV infection
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1. drug toxicities
2. earlier drug resistance 3. limit future tx options 4. potential for indefinite tx 5. adverse effects on QOL |
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3 ways to dx AIDS
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HIV + with:
1. CD4 < 200 2. CD4/CD8 < 1.5 3. AIDS indicator condition |
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Preferred regimen for PCP & Toxoplasmosis prophylaxis in AIDS pts
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TMP-SMX
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1. 1st choice prophylaxis for MAC in AIDS
2. When should prophylaxis be discontinued? |
1. azithromycin
2. when CD4 > 100 |
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3 ART regimens for previously untx'd HIV pts
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1. 1 NNRTI + 2 NRTIs
2. 1 PI + 2 NRTIs 3. 3 NRTIs |