Expert Analysis

Biomedical Approaches to Preventing HIV Transmission

Source: CCO Official Conference Coverage of the 4th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention

Biomedical Approaches to Preventing HIV Transmission

Faculty:
James McIntyre, MD Thomas Quinn, MD, MSc Mark A. Wainberg, PhD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 10/01/07

Expiration Date: 09/30/08

Physicians: maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Pharmacists: 1.2 contact hours (0.12 CEUs)

Registered Nurses: 1.2 Nursing CE credits

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Learning Objectives

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

Discuss the association of herpes simplex virus infection with HIV infection
Describe the use of microbicidal gels for the prevention of HIV infection
Summarize clinical results regarding prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Explain the use of circumcision as a protective measure against HIV infection

Topics covered include:

Decreasing Risk of HIV Acquisition Through Circumcision
Modeling of Circumcision Rollout in Sub-Saharan Africa
Safety Issues Surrounding Circumcision
Circumcision as HIV Prophylaxis Among MSM
Postcoital Penile Washing as Prophylaxis Against HIV Acquisition
Prevention of HIV Transmission Using Microbicidal Gel
Use of a Diaphragm for the Prevention of HIV Acquisition
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV via Breast-feeding
Risk of HIV Infection in Individuals With Herpes
Willingness to Participate in HIV Vaccine Trials vs Actual Participation

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