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Prevention of HIV

Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission

Lesson 1. Preventing Perinatal HIV Transmission

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Explain the mechanisms of perinatal HIV transmission and interventions to reduce the risks of perinatal HIV transmission
  • List preferred initial antiretroviral regimens for pregnant people with HIV
  • Discuss indications for use of intravenous zidovudine and cesarean section for pregnant people with HIV
  • Describe recommended antiretroviral prophylaxis for infants born to pregnant people with HIV
  • Summarize recommendations for initial management of infants exposed to HIV, including HIV diagnostic testing and monitoring

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Explain the mechanisms of perinatal HIV transmission and interventions to reduce the risks of perinatal HIV transmission
  • List preferred initial antiretroviral regimens for pregnant people with HIV
  • Discuss indications for use of intravenous zidovudine and cesarean section for pregnant people with HIV
  • Describe recommended antiretroviral prophylaxis for infants born to pregnant people with HIV
  • Summarize recommendations for initial management of infants exposed to HIV, including HIV diagnostic testing and monitoring

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