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Special Considerations in the Management of Women With HIV, Including Management of Conception and Pregnancy

Author: Kristine Patterson, MD (More Info)
Section Editor: Judith S. Currier, MD, MSc
Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
Last Reviewed: 8/30/19 (What's New)

Summary

Standard female-focused primary care should be incorporated into routine care of women with HIV

Immunizations

Routine clinical care of patients with HIV should include immunizations (Management Guidelines)^{[CDC OI]} (Management Guidelines)^{[CDC Immunization Adult]}:
- Vaccine recommendations are similar between HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients

Screening and Risk Factor Assessment

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Keywords: Biomedical Prevention, Tuberculosis, Varicella Zoster Virus , Viral Hepatitis Coinfection, Women