Module

The Global HIV Epidemic: Update on Epidemiology and Prevention

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2008

The Global HIV Epidemic: Update on Epidemiology and Prevention

Faculty:
Thomas Quinn, MD, MSc

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/02/08

Expiration Date: 06/01/09

Physicians: maximum of 1.0 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:

Describe current trends in HIV epidemiology in major geographic regions of the world
Identify current approaches to prevention of the sexual transmission of HIV infection
Discuss key findings in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection

Topics covered include:

Worldwide Statistics
Prevention of HIV Transmission
Conclusions
Summary—Implications for Clinical Practice

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