HIV Test and Treat: Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy
Description
Dr. Shylah Moore-Pardo, Infectious Diseases clinician and Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida, reviews antiretroviral initiation in HIV positive patients. In a case-based format, Dr. Pardo begins by discussing the interpretation of HIV test results. Next, she highlights several unique positive test scenarios. Dr. Pardo then reviews the characteristic serological patterns of acute HIV infection. The impact of False Positive HIV testing is also explained. Also covered are patients known as elite-controllers and long-term non-progressers who are more tolerant of HIV infection. Dr. Pardo then goes on to describe essential components of the initial HIV positive patient encounter. She then relates recommended test and treat strategies compatible with current guidelines. Lastly, she covers the next steps in management for future patient visits.
United States
