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HIV 101 - Basics

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University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604
Starts at: November 14, 2018 1:30pm ET
Ends at: November 14, 2018 2:45pm ET
Free Admission
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Description

Discuss information on HIV basics: transmission, health management, medications and common co-morbidities

Discuss information on PrEP

Discuss information U=U

Targeted Populations

A variety of the listed populations will be discussed at this event.

  • Young Adults (ages 18 to 24)
  • Black or African American
  • Hispanic or LatinX
  • Women

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • Behavioral Prevention
  • Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP, occupational and non-occupational)
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Antiretroviral treatment adherence, including viral load suppression
  • Basic science
  • Clinical manifestations of HIV disease
  • HIV diagnosis (i.e. HIV testing)
  • HIV Epidemiology
  • HIV monitoring and lab tests (i.e. CD4 ad viral load)
  • HIV resistance testing and interpretation
  • Linkage to Care
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Immunization
  • Mental health disorders
  • Opportunistic Infections
  • Substance use disorders
  • Cultural competence
  • Health literacy
  • Stigma or discrimination
  • Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility