Introduction
Overview of HIV World Disease Spread
Origin and History of HIV Infection
Epidemiology
Types of HIV Infections
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Transmission of HIV
Sexual Transmission
Direct Exposure to Infected Blood
Mother to Child Transmission
Vulnerable Populations
Co-Infection
Workplace Exposure
Screening as Prevention of HIV
Testing Recommendations
Behavioral Risk Assessments Interviews
Pre-test Counseling
Post-test Counseling
HIV Transmission Prevention Strategies
Sexual Transmission Prevention
Transmission from Injection Drug Use Prevention
Mother to Child Transmission Prevention
Blood Transfusions/Products and Organ/Tissue Donation Prevention
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Post-Exposure Precautions
Vaccine
Patient Education as Prevention
Reporting Test Results as Prevention
Diagnosis of HIV
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Testing
HIV Testing
Rapid Screening
Home Testing
Clinical Stages of HIV Infection
Anti-Retroviral Therapy
Adverse Effects
Treatment Planning
Newly Diagnosed Patients
Assessment
Long Term Care
Monitoring Treatment
Case Management
Palliative Care
Special Populations
Pregnant Women
Children
Sexual Assault
Social and Cultural Issues
Race
Socioeconomic Status
Gender
Stigma
Discrimination
Case Study #1
Case Study #2
Summary
References