HIV/AIDS Epidemiology and confidentiality Flashcards
In 2022, there are __ million people living with HIV
39
CD4 count (range, normal is over ___)
Over 500
When CD4 count is lower than ___, you become much more susceptible to infections (AIDS)
200
Tablets can be taken to boost ___ and lower HIV
CD4
WHat is 90/90/90
By 2020, to have 90% of infected people to be diagnosed, with 90% of those diagnosed to be on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and for 90% viral suppression for those on ART
The age distribution of people accessing HIV care is increasing in number and proportion in ____ age groups
older
HIV transmission routes
Sexual, Vertical, Blood
Can HIV infected mothers breastfeed?
Yes
How are the chances of a baby having HIV from an infected mother
35%
What does U=U mean?
Undetectable = Untransmittable
True of False: PEP is not as effective as PreP
True
Benefits of knowing HIV status
Access to appropriate treatment and care
Reduction in morbidity and mortality
Reduction of vertical transmission and sexual transmission
Public health/partner notification
Cost-effective
When to Test for HIV?
Clinical indicators of immuno-suppression disease / seroconversion
Routine screening in high prevalence locations
Routine Antenatal screening
Screening in high risk group
Patient initiated requests for testing
Why do doctors not test for HIV?
Don’t think of HIV
Underestimate the risk of HIV in their patients
Fear of offending the patient
Failure to recognise HIV as a modifiable prognostic indicator
What is the incubation period between first suspected contact and testing
7 weeks
