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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Healthcare Associates HIV Manual

This manual provides guidelines for treatment and health care maintenance of persons with HIV infection. It discusses testing and counseling, the initial evaluation of patients, initiating antiretroviral therapy, what drugs should be used, adverse reactions, and the issue of patient adherence to therapy. It also includes special considerations for treating pregnant women.

The Surveillance System Helps Health Officials Track and Control HIV/AIDs Incidences

CDC’s HIV/AIDS surveillance system is the nation’s source to find current information used to track and monitor trends in HIV and AIDS incidence and prevalence. The CDC supports health officials and programs in disease control and prevention activities to collect and analyze HIV and AIDS data. This information helps identify those being affected around the country and determines the solution for optimal care.