HIV 101

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There is no fee for this educational activity.

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This presentation covers the myths and facts about HIV and AIDS in Washington, DC and serves as an introduction to those new to the topic.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Define HIV and AIDS
  • Describe how HIV affects the body
  • Identify the different types of antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV
  • Describe the prevalence of HIV in the U.S. and in DC specifically among specific subpopulations
  • List the routes by which HIV can and cannot be transmitted
  • Define harm reduction techniques to reduce the risk of HIV transmission
  • List the three types of HIV tests and how they are used

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