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What is the life expectancy for HIV patients on modern ARV therapies?

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With the advent of HAART, people living with HIV have an expected lifespan similar to those who are HIV-negative as long as patients receive timely diagnosis, CD4 count at the time of treatment initiation, and access to treatment

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What are some populations that may experience lower life expectancies following an HIV diagnosis?

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Non-white people

Individuals with history of injection drug use

Individuals who start ARV at low CD4 counts

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What are some characteristics of standard screen test for HIV?

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Uses 4th generation antibody and antigen

Nearly 100% sensitive and specific for chronic HIV (infection event was more than 15-20 days)

Need to wait a few days to 2 weeks to see results

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What are some characteristics of point of care screen test for HIV?

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Rapid antibody screen for HIV 1 & 2

Need for confirmatory testing, if result is positive

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What are some characteristics of the dried blood spot (DBS) screen test for HIV?

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Currently utilized in select projects and communities in Sask.

Blood was collected using a finger prick and placed on the sheet. The sheet is sent away for testing

Better confidentiality

Can test for multiple bloodborne diseases on the same card

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What cells does HIV infect?

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Human Deficiency Virus targets CD4 lymphocytes (T cells)

T cells infected by HIV are no longer able to coordinate immune responses from macrophages, B cells, and CD8 T lymphocytes

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What is AIDS?

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

End stage of HIV infection

CD4 count of less than 200

Presence of 1 or more AIDS-defining illnesses

Opportunistic Infections (Pneumocystis pneumonia, mycobacterium avium complex, cytomegalovirus)

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What is HIV?

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HIV is a retrovirus that occurs as two types (HIV-1 and HIV-2)

HIV-1 is the most common (95% of all infections)

HIV-2 is mostly found in West Africa (may affect drug choice)

Review slide 40

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What HIV-infected body fluids can spread HIV infections?

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The following fluids need to come in contact with mucous membranes(rectum, vagina, penis, mouth) or directly injected into the bloodstream for transmission to occur

  • Blood
  • Semen
  • Vaginal fluid
  • Rectal fluid
  • Breast milk
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What are the modes of HIV transmission?

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Sexual
- Unprotected sex with someone with HIV
- Insertive and receptive sex (anal, vaginal)

Blood contact
- Sharing needles (PWID, tattoos, piercing, razors)
- Blood transfusions (prior to 1985 in Canada)
- Occupational exposure (needle-stick injuries)

Vertical transmission
- To fetus/infant in utero, at delivery, or via breastmilk

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When is the highest risk for vertical transmission?

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Highest risk if:
- Seroconversion occurs during pregnancy due to higher viral load
- Pregnant person is HIV+ but not diagnosed or not on ARV

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What are some precautions associated with reducing vertical transmission?

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Women taking ARV and maintain a suppressed viral load from conception have less than 1% risk of vertical transmission

Recommendation in resource-rich settings is not to breastfeed as HIV can pass through the milk despite the mother being suppressed

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What is the risk of transmission among HIV+ patients on antiretrovirals?

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Undetectable=Untransmittable

As long as adherent and viral load is below 200 copies/mL

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What are some symptoms associated with a new HIV infection?

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Flu-like symptoms within 2-4 weeks after infection
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Night sweats
- Chills
- Fatigue

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What is the relevance of CD4 count in HIV?

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It is a marker of immune system health

800-1200 is considered to be normal, and declines rapidly without antiretroviral treatment

Lower values may indicate need to initiate prophylaxis for opportunistic infections

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What opportunistic infection is a HIV+ patient at risk for at any CD4 count?

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TB

More likely for a latent infection to reactivate

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What opportunistic infections is a HIV+ patient at risk for when CD4 count is below 250?

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<250: Coccidiomycosis
<200: Pneumocystis
<150: Histoplasmosis and Cryptococcus (rare in SK, more common in southern USA)
<100: Toxoplasmosis (start proph if CD4 count falls below 100)
<50: MAC, CMV, PML (pts become very vulnerable)

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What is HIV viral load?

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Amount of virus present in the blood

Measured as copies/mL

Less than 50 copies/mL is considered to be suppressed

A patient has an undetected viral load when testing devices are unable to pick up any viral copies

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Review slide 54 for typical course of untreated HIV infection

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For which patient groups is HIV treatment recommended for?

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All individuals with HIV
- To reduce morbidity and mortality
- To prevent transmission to sexual partners and infants

Initiate treatment as soon as possible (well tolerated, and better outcomes with treatment)

Especially important to start treatment for those who have AIDS-defining conditions, acute/recent infection, and pregnant

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What are some of the benefits of ARVs?

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Allows restoration and preservation of immunologic function

Reduces HIV-related morbidity & mortality

Increases duration and quality of life

Prevents transmission

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What is the general MOA of antiretrovirals in HIV?

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Antiretrovirals block viral replication within the CD4 cell

Prevents destruction of CD4 cells and allows restoration of immune function

Requires more than one active antiretroviral to achieve and maintain suppression

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What is the MOA of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) in HIV treatment?

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As a part of the HIV life cycle, it highjacks host nucelotides in forming double-strand HIV DNA

NRTIs act as host nucleotide decoys and cause termination of the elongating HIV DNA chain

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What is the MOA of non-nuclease reverse transcriptase inhibitors (nNRTIs) in HIV treatment?

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nNRTIs bind directly to the HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme and inhibit the function of the enzyme to generate double-strand HIV DNA

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What is the MOA of integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) in HIV treatment?
Use multiple mechanisms to block the integrase strand transfer of HIV DNA into host DNA (inhibition of HIV virus lifecycle) When the integration process is blocked, the HIV DNA becomes a substrate for host repair enzymes
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What is the MOA of protease inhibitors in HIV treatment?
Bind to the active site of HIV protease and inhibit protease activity, which causes arrest of the normal maturation process and prevents infection of new cells
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What are the four classes of anti-retrovirals used in HIV treatment?
- Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) - non-Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (nNRTIs) - Integrase inhibitors (INSTIs) - Protease inhibitors (PI)
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Is monotherapy antiretroviral therapy reccomended in HIV therapy?
No, monotherapy is never used The following regimens are followed in practice: - 3 active agents from 2 different classes - Dual therapy regimens
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Which drug class is Tenofivir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF)?
NRTI (Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors)
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What drugs is tenofovir fumarate (TDF) used with?
Often paired with emtricitabine or lamivudine as the NRTI backbone of a regimen
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What are some adverse effects associated with tenofovir fumarate (TDF)?
- Decreased BMD - Renal toxicity (reduced eGFR, Franconi syndrome)
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What are some combo products that contain tenofovir fumarate (TDF)?
Atripla Stribild Complera Delstrigo
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Which drug class is tenofivir alafenamide (TAF) a member of?
NRTI
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What drugs is tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) used with?
Like TDF, TAF is often paired with emtricitabine to form NRTI backbone
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What makes TAF different from TDF?
TAF is a prodrug and concentrates intracellularly
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What are some combo products that contain tenofovir alafenamide?
Biktarvy (most commonly used, 60-70% of pts on this due to lower resistance) Genvoya Odefsey
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What are some ADRs associated with tenofovir alafenamide therapy?
Renal tox and reduced BMD (less severe compared to TDF, bc TAF is prodrug and concentrates intracellularly) Weight gain (esp. when combined with other antiretrovirals)
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What drug class is abacavir a part of?
NRTI
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What antiretrovirals is abacavir often paired with?
Like TDF, abacavir is paired with Lamivudine to form NRTI backbone
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What are some ADRs associated with abacavir?
ADRs are high, which is why abacavir is falling out of favour (still used in infants due to safety data) Risk of hypersensitivity reaction (check HLA-B*5701 prior to initiation) Risk of MI (50% higher risk of MACE) Nausea & Diarrhea
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What drug class is emitricitabine a part of?
NRTI
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What other antiretrovirals is emitricitabine combined with?
Often paired with tenofovir (TDF or TAF)
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What are some combo products that contain emitricitabine?
Biktarvy, Genvoya, Stribild, Complera, Odefsey, Atripla
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What are some ADRs associated with emitricitabine use?
Minimal toxicity, hyperpigmentation, exacerbation of hepatitis in those coinfected with HBV/HIV and d/c emtricitabine
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What drug class is lamuvidine a part of?
NRTI
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What antiretrovirals are combined with lamuvidine?
Often paired with abacavir, tenofovir (in other countries as a part of TLD regimen)
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What are some combo products that contain lamivudine?
Triumeq, Delstrigo, Dovato
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What are some ADRs associated with lamuvidine?
Minimal toxicity Exacerbation of hepatitis in pts who have HBV/HIV and d/c lamuvidine
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What drug class does doravirine belong to?
nNRTI (non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors)
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What combo products contain doravirine?
Delstrigo
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What are some ADRs associated with doravirine use?
Nausea Dizziness Abnormal dreams Very well tolerated by most (weight neutral)
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What drug class is efavirenz a part of?
nNRTIs
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What combo products contain efavirenz?
Poorly tolerated (avoid use) Neuropsych sx, transaminase elevations, hyperlipidemia, QT prolongation
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What drug class is rilpivirine a part of?
nNRTI
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What are some combo products that contain rilpivirine?
Complera Odefsey Juluca (rarely used due to psych sx) Cabenuva injectable regimen
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What are some ADRs associated with rilpivirine?
Depression, insomnia, headache QT prolongation Injection site reaction with Cabenuva inj
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What drug class is nevirapine a part of?
nNRTIs
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What are some ADRs associated with nevirapine use?
- Rash (including SJS) - Symptomatic hepatitis (more common in females with CD4 greater than 250 and males over 400)
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What drug class is bictegravir a part of?
Higher potency INSTI (integrase inhibitors)
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What combo products contain bictegravir?
Biktarvy
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What are some ADRs associated with bictegravir?
Diarrhea (self-limiting), headaches, nausea, weight gain (affects black & indigenous women)
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What drug class is dolutegravir a part of?
INSTI (higher potency)
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What combo products include dolutegravir?
Triumeq, Dovato, Juluca
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What are some ADRs associated with dolutegravir use?
Insomnia, headache, depression, weight gain, rare hypersensitivity reactions
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What is an important drug interaction with dolutegravir?
TB medications
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What drug class is cabotegravir a part of?
INSTI
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What combo products include cabotegravir?
Cabenuva (cabotegravir+rilpivirine)
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What ADRs exist for cabotegravir?
Very well tolerated in most patients Injection site reactions are most common Headaches, nausea Abnormal dreams Anxiety, insomnia, depression
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What drug class is elvitegravir a part of?
INSTI (low potency)
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What combo products contain elvitegravir?
Genvoya and Stribild
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What are some ADRs associated with elvitegravir?
Avoid in higher CV risk
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What drug class is raltegravir a part of?
INSTI (low efficacy)
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What combo product contains raltegravir?
Biktarvy
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What are some ADRs associated with raltegravir?
Nausea, diarrhea Headache CK elevation Weight gain
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What drug class is darunavir a part of?
PI (protease inhibitor)
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What drugs must always be used with darunavir?
PK boosters such as ritonavir or cobicstat inhibit CYP metabolism of darunavir
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What are some ADRs associated with darunavir use?
Tolerability not as good as other ARV regimens Significant GI SEs (nausea, diarrhea) Hyperlipidemia Fat maldistribution Hepatotoxicity is possible, but not common
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What antiretrovirals are in Descovy?
Tenofovir alafenamide(TAF)+Emitricitabine
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What antiretrovirals are in Truvada?
Emitricitabine+Tenofovir fumarate (TDF)
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What antiretrovirals are used in Kivexa?
Abacavir+Lamuvidine
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Review slide 84 for complete ARV regimens
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What are the dual ARV regimens for HIV?
Dovato (dolutegravir+lamuvidine) Juluca (dolutegravir+rilpivirine) Cabenuva (cabotegravir+rilpivirine)
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Is Cabenuva (cabotegravir+rilpivirine) a complete ARV regimen?
Yes It is the first complete injectable ARV option
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How is Cabenuva administered?
1 gluteal injection every 1-2 months
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Review slide 87 for Cabenuva injection patient suitability
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What are the recommended HIV ARV regimens?
Review slide 88 1. Biktarvy (BIC/TAF/FTC) - BIC: bictegravir - TAF: tenofovir alafenamide - FTC: emtricitabine 2. Dovato (DTG/3TC) - DTG: dolutegravir - 3TC: lamuvidine 3: DTG+(TAF or TDF)+(FTC or 3TC)
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What are rapid starts in the context of ARV therapies in HIV?
Start ARV therapy within days and up to 2 weeks of being diagnosed with HIV Useful when treating high risk patients
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What are the benefits of rapid starts for ARV therapy?
- Earlier linkage to care (lower patient drop-off) - Higher rates of retention in care - Higher rates of suppression and shorter time to acheive suppression - Health benefits to the patient - Reduces onward transmission
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What is the one limitation to starting rapid starts with respect to potential treatment resistance?
Patients who have been on long-acting cabotegravir for PrEP should not be started on a INSTI until genotype results are back
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What are laboratory values that are importat to consider when initiating ARV therapies for HIV?
- HIV viral load & CD4 counts - Resistance testing - Renal and hepatic fxn - Viral hepatitis - Pregnancy
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What are some patient characteristics that may influence ARV selection?
Comorbidities: CV, renal & liver disease, psychiatric illness, osteoporosis Other medications Pregnancy/child-bearing age Social factors: Chaotic, stable, nutritional deficiencies, adverse effects
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How often is viral load and CD4 counts taken?
q3-6 months
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Review slide 97-101 for ARV adverse effects review
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What is the major factor for ensuring virologic success with ARV therapies?
Adherance It is a significant determinant of survival
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What are some factors that may contribute to poor adherance to ARV therapies?
- Active alcohol use - Competing priorities (housing, food) - Depression - Lack of social supports - Low literacy - Advanced HIV infection - Young age
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What are the two types of treatment resistance seen with ARVs in HIV?
Transmitted and Acquired Resistance
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What is transmitted resistance to ARVs in HIV?
When a person acquires a strain of HIV that is already resistant to certain antiretroviral drugs
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What is acquired resistance to ARVs in HIV?
When a drug-resistant strain of HIV emerges while a person is taking antiretroviral therapy Usually occurs when pt has poor adherance (here and there dosing is highest risk)
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What are some factors that contribute to suboptimal levels of ARVs in the serum?
1. Adherance 2. Malabsorption (ex. CMV) 3. DIs
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What is a common HIV mutation that results in ARV resistance?
M184V mutation in the reverse transcriptase gene alters susceptibility to NSTIs and nNSTIs
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What does it mean when a patient has acheived virologic supression?
HIV RNA is below the lower limit of detection of the assay
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What does it mean if a patient has virologic failure?
Inability to acheive or maintain supression of viral replication to under 200 copies/mL
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What does it mean if a patient has an incomplete virologic response?
Two consecutive HIV RNA levels over 200 copies/mL after 24 weeks on an ARV regimen in a patient that has not shown virologic suppression on that regimen
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What does it mean if a patient has a virologic blip?
After being suppressed, an isolated detectable HIV RNA level that returns to suppression
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What does it mean if a patient has low-level viremia?
Confirmed detectable HIV RNA level under 200 copies/mL
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What happens when the HIV virus colonizes parts of the body that have reduced immune activity?
Grows unopposed to the immune system, can release a lot of viral copies into blood stream if compromised ex. CNS
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By how much should viral load decrease with ARV therapies for HIV?
10-100x viral load reduction per month
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What ARV therapy drug class causes the most rapid decline in viral load?
Integrase inhibitors
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How long after initiating ARV, do we begin to consider resistance if viral load does not fall exponentially?
If viral load has decreased by less than 10x after 3 months of therapy Notify HIV care team
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What opportunistic infections are more common when CD4 counts fall below 200?
Pneumocystis pneumonia Oropharyngeal candidiasis
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What opportunistic infections are more common when CD4 counts fall below 100?
Cryptococcal pneumonia and meningitis Toxoplasmosis Esophageal candidiasis
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What opportunistic infections are more common when CD4 counts fall below 50?
Disseminated MAC CMV retinitis
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What opportunistic infections are all HIV patients at risk for regardless of CD4 counts?
Tuberculosis
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What is the most common opportunistic infection seen with HIV patients?
Oropharyngeal candidiasis Typically seen when CD4 counts falls below 200
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How is oropharyngeal candidiasis treated in patients with HIV?
Oral fluconazole preferred 100mg/day x 7-14 days
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How is esophageal candidiasis treated in patients with HIV?
Oral fluconazole 100-400mg/day x 14-21 days Longer treatment duration vs. oropharyngeal candidiasis HIgher doses and longer duration in pts with lower CD4 counts
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What is the presentation of pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)?
Typically presents in immunocompromised hosts (CD4 under 200) as a subacute onset syndrome of dry cough, fever, exertional dyspnea, chest discomfort, and even respiratory failure
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How is pneumocystis pneumonia detected?
Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage fluid is the most sensitive (90-98%)
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When should prophylaxis for pneucmocystis pneumonia be started?
Suggested in patients with CD4 count under 200
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What is used for pneumocystis pneumonia prophylaxis?
TMP/SMX 1 DS tab daily offers cross coverage for toxoplasmosis (imp when test positive and CD4 is under 100) and other bacterial infections
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How long should pneumocystis pneumonia prophylaxis be continued for?
Until CD4 is above 200cells/mL for at least 3 months OR When CD4 count is between 100-200 cells/mL in cases where the patient is unable to acheive CD4 count of above 200 cells/mL
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How is an active pneumocystis pneumonia infection treated?
TMP/SMX 2 DS tabs q8h for 21 days for mild to moderate disease
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In addition to antibiotic treatment, what other drug class is also added when treating a moderate-severe pneumocystis pneumonia infection?
Adjunctive steroid
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At what CD4 count does Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) considered to be a potential opportunistic infection?
When CD4 counts are below 50
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What is the presentation of mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections?
Disseminated disease with malaise, fevers, weight loss, diarrhea, lymphadenopathy Hepatosplenomegaly common (huge abdominal protrusion)
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When is prophylaxis started for MAC in HIV patients?
Prophylaxis is not recommended in those starting or already on ARV therapy Prophylaxis is recommended in patients with CD4 counts below 50 and not on ARV or remain viremic despite ARV therapy
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What is used for MAC prophylaxis among HIV patients?
Azithromycin 1250mg PO once weekly
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What is included in treatment of MAC infections in HIV patients?
Two or more mycobacterial drugs (to prevent resistance) 1. Clarithro (may try azithro if DI or intolerance for clarithro) 2. Ethambutol 3. Rifabutin 3 or 4 drugs considered in pt with CD4 below 50 and high MAC bacterial load
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What is IRIS in the context of HIV treatment?
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome It is an exaggerated inflammatory reaction to a pathogen after the immune system starts to recover following initiation of ARV therapy
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What are the two types of IRIS in HIV treatment?
Unmasking IRIS (flare-up of previously undiagnosed infection) Paradoxical IRIS (worsening of a previously diagnosed infections)
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What is the severity of IRIS after starting ARV therapy in HIV?
Mild to life-threatening
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When is IRIS experienced by patients receiving ARV therapy?
Seen most often in the first 8 weeks of ARV therapy in pts with advanced HIV Most IRIS cases occur in those with low CD4 counts and high viral loads
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What is used to treat mild IRIS in patients intiating ARVs?
NSAIDs and symptomatic treatment (inhaled steroids for cough) a Opportunistic infection treatment
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What is used to treat severe IRIS in patients intiating ARVs?
Corticosteroids Interruption in ARVs in cases that do not respond to steroid therapy
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What drug classes commonly have drug interactions with ARV therapies?
- TB meds (esp rifampin) - PPIs, H2RAs, antacids (with rilpivirine) - Anticoags, Antiplatelets (with ritonavir and cobicistat) - Statins - Steroids all routes (w Genvoya) - Anticonvulsants (Phenytoin and Biktarvy) - Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, Antipsychotics - a-adrenergic antagonists for BPH - Mineral supplements chelate to INSTIs
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What are the four main pillars of HIV prevention?
1. Undetectable=untransmittable 2. Harm Reduction Programs 3. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) 4. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
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What is PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)?
PrEP is a HIV prevention strategy to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV ARV taken by HIV-negative patients considered at risk of infection
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What drugs are used in PrEP?
Truvada (TDF+emitricitabine) OR Descovy (TA+emitricitabine) Ensure patient is not on ARV monotherapy for PrEP
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What is the benefit of PrEP?
Reduces the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted HIV by more than 90% if taken as prescribed 74% reduction among PWIDs
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What groups are at highest risk of contracting HIV?
MSM and transgender women engaging in condomless sex in the last six months with the following factors: - Syphillis or rectal STI - Recurrent use of post-exposure prophylaxis - Ongoing relationship with HIV pos partner with risk of transmissible HIV - High incidence risk score (HIRI-MSM above 11)
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What is the schedule for the most common form of PrEP?
Truvada 1 tablet once daily
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What are some baseline investigations before PrEP for HIV can be initiated?
Review slides 160 and 161 HIV status (CI if client is HIV positive, may develop resistance) - Baseline HIV testing, and may repeat 14-21 days after first test) Hep A, B, and C status Baseline STIs (treat accordingly) Pregnancy CBC, renal panel, eGFR Comorbidities Vaccination status
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What are the indications for Truvada as PrEP?
Approved for MSM, trans women, heterosexual for once daily regimen Off-label indications: - PWIDs for once daily regimen - MSM for on-demand regimen
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Can Truvada PrEP be used safely in pregnancy and lactation?
Yes
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When is Truvada PrEP contraindicated?
eGFR is below 60mL/min
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What are some common side effects associated with Truvada PrEP?
Headache, fatigue (more common with on-demand regimen vs. once daily) Renal tox (regularly get bloodwork)
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What are some drug interactions associated with Truvada PrEP?
Avoid nephrotoxic agents (ex. NSAIDs and AMG)
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Why is long-acting cabotegravir a promising option for PrEP?
Once monthly injection for 2 months, then every 2 months Good option for patients who struggle with adherance
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What is the risk of vertical transmission for women diagnosed with HIV during pregnancy?
9-15x higher Truvada once daily is the only regimen approved for use in pregnancy and lactation
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Does PrEP prevent other STIs besides HIV?
No
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When should PrEP be discontinued to minimize risk of infection from past exposures?
In MSM or trans women: d/c PrEP 2-28 days after last exposure In heterosexuals or PWID: d/c PrEP 28 days after last exposure On demand regimen: take last tablet 48 hours after last exposure
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What is PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) in the context of HIV?
Involves the use of HIV medications in an HIV negative patient who may have been exposed to HIV to prevent transmission
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When should post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV be initiated?
As soon as possible, must be started within 72h of exposure
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Where can post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV be accessed?
ER physican will assess risk of exposure and need for post-exposure prophylaxis
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How long is the post-exposure prophylaxis treatment course for HIV?
28 day cycle
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When is a patient expected to follow up following administration of post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV?
1. 4-6 weeks post-exposure 2. 3 months post-exposure 3. 6 months post-exposure Assess client for switch to PrEP after completion of PEP if they have ongong risk factors
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