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Apply Evidence-Based Recommendations for the Prevention of HIV Transmission
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Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission - 0%Topic 1
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Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: February 3rd, 2025
CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:
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- 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
- 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 CE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: July 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)
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This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission and available until September 1st, 2023.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the mechanisms of perinatal HIV transmission and interventions to reduce the risks of perinatal HIV transmission
- List preferred initial antiretroviral regimens for pregnant women with HIV
- Discuss indications for use of intravenous zidovudine and cesarean section for pregnant women with HIV
- Describe recommended antiretroviral prophylaxis for infants born to pregnant women with HIV
- Summarize recommendations for initial management of infants exposed to HIV, including HIV diagnostic testing and monitoring
Lesson Contributors
Authors
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
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Reviewers
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
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