Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is one of the best known infectious diseases worldwide.
HIV is a viral infection that attacks CD4 T cells, compromising bodily immune defenses against infections and neoplasms.
Very glad to have such succinct and high-yeild lectures. Thanks, Dr. Alverson! I looked like a star during my group session when I brought up that breastfeeding is advised in poverty-stricken areas, but not in countries where programs like WIC make formula feeding affordable.
Focuses on the highlights and omits the extraneous details. Felt as though this has helped me master HIV a bit better
I'd would have like to know where western blots fit in the diagnostic pathway. I think in Australia after positive confirmation of p24 go on to perform westernblots. Also what about the impact the window period has and the new for follow up testing? Finally it would have been good to discuss what is considered to be as treatment failure with HAART.