Starting on:
Dec 1, 2023
Ending on:
Jun 1, 2024
Moderator(s):
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Claim Points
Dec 1, 2023
Ending on:
Jun 1, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Bernard Odundo
Physician, Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Venue: Physician, Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
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Opportunistic Infections in HIV & AIDS
Starting on:
Dec 1, 2023
Dec 1, 2023
Ending on:
Jun 1, 2024
Jun 1, 2024
Venue:
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Description
HIV/AIDS associated opportunistic infections encompass a myriad of life-threatening infections seen in patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus who are generally not on anti-retroviral therapy (ART). These infections typically affect patients with low CD4+ counts. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of the most commonly encountered HIV/AIDS associated opportunistic infections and highlights the role of an interprofessional team in the management of afflicted patients.
Objectives
1) To differentiate opportunistic infections according to the CD4+ levels in patients with human immunodeficiency virus.
2) To identify the signs and symptoms of opportunistic infections in patients with human immunodeficiency virus.
3) To explain the management of opportunistic infections in patients with human immunodeficiency virus.
4) To explain the importance of improving care coordination amongst interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients with opportunistic infections concurrent with human immunodeficiency virus.
Presenters
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Dr.
Bernard Odundo
Physician, Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital