Module

HIV and TB in Sub-Saharan Africa: Learning From a Catastrophic Collision

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2007

HIV and TB in Sub-Saharan Africa: Learning From a Catastrophic Collision

Faculty:
Richard E. Chaisson, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 07/26/07

Expiration Date: 07/25/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) in sub-Saharan Africa
Discuss the impact of TB on the HIV epidemic and the effect of HIV on the TB epidemic
List a strategy that HIV care providers can adopt from TB treatment paradigms and a strategy that TB care providers can adopt from HIV treatment paradigms

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Epidemiology of the HIV and TB Epidemics in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Impact of HIV on TB
The Impact of TB on HIV
Treatment of HIV/TB-Coinfected Patients
Optimizing HIV and TB Programs in Africa
Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice

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