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Prevention of Viral Hepatitis Zhi Q. Yao HEPATITIS A Since hepatitis A is transmitted primarily by the fecal-oral route, on contaminated hands, or in food and water sources, personal hygiene…

Treatment of Viral Hepatitis Zhi Q. Yao HEPATITIS A There is no specific therapy for HAV infection. Supportive therapy to maintain fluid and caloric intake is usually sufficient, and hospitalization…

Diagnosis of Viral Hepatitis Zhi Q. Yao Viral hepatitis refers to a group of viral infections that primarily cause liver inflammation. The most common types include hepatitis A, hepatitis B,…

HIV Infection and Pregnancy Oluwatosin Jaiyeoba Michael J. Kilby INTRODUCTION Significant advances have been made in the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT) to the extent that in countries with…

Primary Care in HIV Sabena Ramsetty With earlier initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and increased longevity of HIV patients, practitioners are providing more comprehensive primary care. HIV increases…

Drug Interactions in Patients with HIV Infection Christopher H. Parsons Michael S. Boger INTRODUCTION The number of antiretroviral agents (ARVs) approved for treatment of HIV continues to expand, offering patients…

Opportunistic Infections in AIDS Yasir Ahmed Sean Cook Helmut Albrecht An opportunistic infection (OI) is an infection caused by pathogens that usually do not cause disease in a host with…

Role of HIV Resistance Testing in the Treatment of HIV Infection Melanie Gerrior Christopher Parsons INTRODUCTION Acquired resistance of HIV to available antiretroviral agents (ARVs) remains a worldwide concern. Soon…