Evaluation and Management of Early HIV Infection

Summary: A manual of selected protocols for the evaluation & management of the initial stage of infection caused by HIV. Consists of the recommendations of a national panel of physicians, dentists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, & medical consumers. Includes: antiretroviral therapy & disclosure of HIV status; monitoring of CD 4 cell counts & initiation of PCP prophylaxis; testing & preventi...ve therapy for TB & syphilis; conduct & timing of oral exam., eye exam., & pap smear assessment; pregnancy counseling, & much more. Illustrated. [read more]