HIV-2 is an enveloped retrovirus that causes infection in humans, similar to HIV-1. It is endemic to parts of West Africa, but globalization has led to worldwide spread. It is estimated that 1 to 2 million people live with HIV-2, and without treatment, infection invariably leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Given global interconnectedness and immigration from endemic regions, clinicians should become familiar with the differences between HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection and maintain a high index of suspicion for HIV-2 in persons from high-risk regions. This activity outlines the epidemiology, evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment options for HIV-2 infection. It further reviews the role interprofessional teams play in improving outcomes for patients with HIV-2.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/133556
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Dentistry: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases