Module

Viral Pathogenesis: HIV Persistence and Resistance in Latent Reservoirs

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2006

Viral Pathogenesis: HIV Persistence and Resistance in Latent Reservoirs

CME Program Director: John P. Phair, MD

Faculty:
Robert F. Siliciano, MD, PhD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/30/06

Expiration Date: 06/29/07

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss the significance of HIV reservoirs for the persistence of HIV infection
Identify the mechanisms underlying viral persistence in the setting of HAART
Explain the importance of viral blips in patients receiving suppressive antiretroviral therapy and their association with persistent immune activation

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Formation of a Stable Viral Reservoir
Archiving of Viral Strains
Residual Viremia and Viral Blips
Conclusions
Summary—Implications for Clinical Practice

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