Course #: 075-302
3.0 CE/Contact Hours
Friday, September 28, 2007
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Course
Title: HIV
Testing Today: Diagnostic and Clinical Perspective
Speaker:
Luis LaSalvia, MD
Scientific
Affairs,
Siemens
Medical Solutions Diagnostics
Sponsored by: Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Abstract:
The human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is currently considered to be the causative agent
of AIDS. This seminar reviews the
biological, epidemiological and serological aspects of HIV infection. The clinical presentation of disease culminating
in a diagnosis of AIDS is discussed, along with the current therapies and tests
used to diagnose, manage, and monitor HIV patients.
Method
of Presentation:
Lecture and PowerPoint Presentation
Objectives:
At the
end of this session, the participant will be able to: 1) describe the current
recommendations for HIV screening; 2) recognize the difference between HIV-1,
HIV-2, and Group O viral strains; and 3) describe the tests used to diagnose
HIV patients.