Prevention of HIV

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Apply Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Prevention of HIV Transmission
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Lesson 1. Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission

Apply Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Prevention of HIV Transmission

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Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission Overview

About this Lesson

Last Updated: July 17th, 2025

CNE/CME Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
  • 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 CE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: July 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)

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3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission and available until September 1st, 2023.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the mechanisms of perinatal HIV transmission and interventions to reduce the risks of perinatal HIV transmission
  • List preferred initial antiretroviral regimens for pregnant women with HIV
  • Discuss indications for use of intravenous zidovudine and cesarean section for pregnant women with HIV
  • Describe recommended antiretroviral prophylaxis for infants born to pregnant women with HIV
  • Summarize recommendations for initial management of infants exposed to HIV, including HIV diagnostic testing and monitoring

Lesson Contributors

Authors

Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
Disclosures:
None
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Reviewers

Brian R. Wood, MD
Brian R. Wood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 Overview

2Topic 2 HIV Testing During Pregnancy

3Topic 3 Antepartum Management

4Topic 4 Intrapartum Management

5Topic 5 Acute HIV in Pregnancy and in the Postpartum Period

6Topic 6 Management of the Infant with In Utero and/or Intrapartum Exposure to HIV

7Topic 7 Postpartum Follow-Up for Women with HIV

8Topic 8 Summary Points

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