CCO Treatment Updates

Answering the Questions: HIV Tropism in Clinical Practice

Module

Answering the Questions: HIV Tropism in Clinical Practice

Faculty:

Eric S. Daar, MDJoseph J. Eron, Jr., MDJonathan M. Schapiro, MD
  • Eric S. Daar, MD
  • Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Jonathan M. Schapiro, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/18/08

Expiration Date: 09/17/09


Physicians: maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Begin the Module

Expert faculty members respond to frequently asked questions about HIV tropism, tropism testing, and the implications for clinical management of patients.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the tools available to evaluate HIV tropism in clinical practice
  • Discuss the varying patterns of HIV tropism in HIV-infected patient populations
  • Summarize clinical strategies for the most appropriate use of CCR5 antagonists
  • Discuss the causes and consequences of treatment failure with CCR5 antagonists

Answering the Questions: HIV Tropism in Clinical Practice


Expert faculty members provide data in response to frequently asked questions about HIV tropism, tropism testing, and the implications for clinical practice.


Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 1.11 MB


Questions And Answers

Review the answers to Clinical Care Options member questions on Tropism posted by our expert faculty. If you do not find what you are looking for, you can submit your own question.

 


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Have a question about HIV tropism?

Drs. Daar, Eron, and Schapiro are now available to answer reader-submitted questions regarding HIV tropism and tropism testing. To submit your own question for consideration, use the form on the Web site or email:

   
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