ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Course overview

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) or human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV-2).This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of AIDS in children and adolescents, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.