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ALHE 4060-904. Dr. Doug Masini. Prevention of HIV/AIDS. ABC approach: Abstain, Be Faithful, and correct and consistent use of Condoms Prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) Focus on Blood Safety Injection Safety Counseling Education. Prophylaxis Treatment.
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ALHE 4060-904 Dr. Doug Masini
Prevention of HIV/AIDS • ABC approach: Abstain, Be Faithful, and correct and consistent use of Condoms • Prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) • Focus on Blood Safety • Injection Safety • Counseling • Education
Prophylaxis Treatment • The recommended protocol is to treat with antiretroviral drugs ARTs. • They are: Zidovudine, Stavudine, Didanosine, and Lamivudine. • 4 week regimens are usually recommended after post exposure • Occupational exposure is considered a urgent medical concern
Blood Testing • CD4 counts to check the T-Cells • HIV viral Load • CMP; comprehensive chemistry panel • LIPID; Cholesterol testing • CBC; complete blood cell count • STD’s;, Toxoplasmosis, CMV, RPR • Hepatitis C antibody, HIV ½ antibody • Hepatitis A total antibody levels
Programs for HIV/AIDS Patients • PEPFAR (Presidents Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief) • UNAIDS (United Nations program on AIDS) • AIDS Preventive