- Case-Based Modules
- Initial Evaluation
- Dermatologic Manifestations
- Oral Manifestations
- OIs: Prophylaxis
- OIs: Treatment
- Antiretroviral Rx
- Antiretroviral Rx: Resistance
- Antiretroviral Rx: Adverse Effects
- Drug-Drug Interactions
- Postexposure Prophylaxis
- Perinatal Transmission
- Special Populations
- Prevention for Positives
- Challenging Unknowns
- Resource-Limited Settings
- Interactive Tutorials
- Routine HIV Screening
- Oraquick Advance Rapid HIV Test
- HIV Integration
- This program is funded through Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services.
Prevention for Positives
Question | Discussion | References | CME Credit
Case 5: Partner Notification and Counseling Services for HIV
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On average, fewer than 20 patients diagnosed with HIV need to be interviewed to identify a undiagnosed case of HIV. |
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This answer is correct. Approximately 14 patients with newly diagnosed HIV need to be interviewed to identify one partner who was unaware of his or her HIV infection. Thus, PCRS is an important means of identifying patients with undiagnosed HIV.
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