Sep 10, 2024 · He consents for a fourth-generation combination HIV-1/2 immunoassay, which returns positive. An HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation immunoassay confirms the diagnosis and he is started on tenofovir alafenamide, emtricitabine, and bictegravir.

Jan 7, 2022 · Sexual history is remarkable for having unprotected sex with both male and female partners while inconsistently using condoms. His last sexual encounter was a month prior to the onset of illness. His fourth-generation combination HIV-1/2 immunoassay is positive, and an HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation immunoassay confirms the diagnosis.

Aug 13, 2024 · Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) leads to a complex disease pattern that ultimately results in chronic immunodeficiency. HIV can be transmitted sexually, parenterally, or verti...

Watch a free lesson about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) from our Infectious Disease unit. Sketchy Medical helps you learn faster and score higher on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams.

Jun 26, 2024 · Explore a crucial aspect of HIV management with this scenario-based USMLE Step 2 CK question. Learn about recommended screening tests for newly diagnosed HIV-positive patients. A 32-year-old biologically female patient presents to the primary care office for an initial visit after learning she is HIV-positive from a screening test.

HIV is an important topic to understand for the USMLE Step 3, ABIM, and on other medical exams where internal medicine is a major focus. The following is an excerpt out of Cracking the USMLE Step 3. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Single stranded RNA retrovirus

Tune in to a lecture on an important #USMLE #Step1 concept...HIV. This is a sample from my tutoring program where we cover the high-yield topics in an active...

To make a diagnosis of HIV, serum assays for both HIV antibodies and the p24 antigen are used. The most common treatment for HIV is HAART, or Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, which is a combination therapy including two NRTIs and either an integrase or protease inhibitor. Key Points. HIV: Disease. Transmission. Sexual intercourse

HIV is an RNA retrovirus that binds to CD4 and co-receptors (CCR5 or CXCR4) to infect CD4+ T cells. HIV uses reverse transcriptase to convert RNA to DNA, which integrates into the host genome, establishing a persistent infection.

May 20, 2020 · In this short podcast, I review essentially everything testable on any of the USMLE exams relating to HIV (Step 1-3). I would know this podcast really well as essentially most of this gets tested in 1 way or the other on exams. Also remember that S. Pneumo is the MCC of pneumonia in HIV patients…