HIV is a retrovirus (subgroup lentivirus) that integrates into CD4 T lymphocytes, altering cell-mediated immunity and causing cell death, severe immunodeficiency, opportunistic infec...
Acute retroviral syndrome: CD4 lymphocyte count declines with increase in viral load 1 to 4 weeks after transmission; confirmed by high-HIV RNA in the absence of HIV antibody.
Presents as an ...
Initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) then select/change regimens based on resistance testing.
Consider dosing frequency, pill burden, adverse toxic effect profiles, comorbidities, and drug i...
Monitor HIV RNA viral load 2 to 8 weeks after starting therapy; if detectable, repeat testing every 4 to 8 weeks until viral load is suppressed ...
Z21 Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus infection status
B20 Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
R75 Inconclusive laboratory evidence of human immunodef virus
Z20.6 Contact w and ...
Routine screening for HIV should be completed in all adults and adolescents.
Discuss prevention strategies, including PrEP, with individuals who are at high risk of HIV infection.
Acute ...
Sign up for a 10-day FREE Trial now and receive full access to all content.