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Lesson 8. HIV-2 Infection

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Distinguish between HIV-2 and HIV-1 with respect to epidemiology, natural history, and pathogenesis
  • Utilize the CDC and Association of Public Health Laboratories HIV diagnostic algorithm to detect HIV-2 infection
  • Select and interpret diagnostic tests used for an HIV-2 diagnosis
  • Differentiate antiretroviral therapy medication classes based on HIV-2 susceptibility and resistance
  • Initiate appropriate antiretroviral treatment recommendations for people with HIV-2 only or with HIV-1 and HIV-2 dual infection

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Distinguish between HIV-2 and HIV-1 with respect to epidemiology, natural history, and pathogenesis
  • Utilize the CDC and Association of Public Health Laboratories HIV diagnostic algorithm to detect HIV-2 infection
  • Select and interpret diagnostic tests used for an HIV-2 diagnosis
  • Differentiate antiretroviral therapy medication classes based on HIV-2 susceptibility and resistance
  • Initiate appropriate antiretroviral treatment recommendations for people with HIV-2 only or with HIV-1 and HIV-2 dual infection

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