What Is New in HIV Infection?
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What Is New in HIV Infection?
Journal of AAFPFebruary 15, 2014
Volume 89, Number 4
Today is 3/26/14, and my name is Isaac Engholm, DO
Vignette:
• 32 year old male• 240 lbs• 6’ 4”• Presents to clinic for his AHM. He is
accompanied by his friend.
Physical exam:
The next day…
The Next Day….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8MP3wMvqg
• HIV
What is PrEP?
• PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Truvada
• Mechanism of Action Nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor combination; emtricitabine is a cytosine analogue while tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is an analog of adenosine 5'-monophosphate. Each drug interferes with HIV viral RNA dependent DNA polymerase resulting in inhibition of viral replication.
References:
AFP Feb 15, 2014 Vol 89, Number 4
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