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HIV in Older Adults

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Learning Objectives

  • Recognize age-related and HIV-related changes to the immune systems of people 50 years of age and older
  • Discuss the interplay of HIV and the aging process within the framework of accelerated and accentuated aging
  • List recommendations for antiretroviral therapy management in persons 50 years of age and older.
  • Explain expected virologic and immunologic responses to antiretroviral therapy in persons 50 years of age and older.
  • Highlight comorbidities that more commonly occur in older adults with HIV

Authors

David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Reviewers

Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled HIV in Older Adults 2nd Edition Question Bank and was available until August 31st, 2023.
CNE/CME

Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
  • 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: September 17th, 2018
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)

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