Module

HIV Disease Pathogenesis and the Gastrointestinal Tract

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2008

HIV Disease Pathogenesis and the Gastrointestinal Tract

Faculty:
Daniel Douek, MD, MRCP, PhD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 05/22/08

Expiration Date: 05/21/09

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

Registered Nurses: 0.7 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

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

Describe the pathologic changes to the gastrointestinal tract that are characteristic of HIV infection
Discuss the effects of immune activation on the immune system of infected individuals
Recount the effect of HAART on the gastrointestinal immune system

Topics covered include:

Introduction
GI Damage in HIV Infection
The Consequences of Immune Activation
Progression to AIDS
HAART and the GI Tract
GI Damage in Nonprogressive Infection
Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice

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