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Perinatal Conference: Management of the HIV-Exposed Newborn

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd., Chester, PA 19013
Starts at: October 20, 2017 12:00pm ET
Ends at: October 20, 2017 1:00pm ET
Free Admission

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Description

This program is designed for the perinatal services staff of Crozer-Keystone Health System. The presentation will include local statistics and perinatal management guidelines, including maternal and neonatal HIV testing and treatment. Faculty includes Rick Rutstein, MD, Medical Director, Special Immunology Service/Family Care Center, CHOP. 

CME credit will be offered. All must register online. 

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • HIV Transmission Risk Assessment
  • Prevention of perinatal transmission
  • Antiretroviral treatment adherence, including viral suppression
  • HIV diagnosis (i.e. HIV testing)
  • HIV epidemiology
  • HIV monitoring lab tests (i.e. CD4 and viral load)
  • Linkage to Care
  • Pediatric HIV management
  • Care coordination
  • Case management
  • Children (ages 0 to 12)
  • Women