Summary

Introduction

• Approximately 25% of HIV/AIDS cases in the United States today are among women, one third of whom are 50 years of age or older^{[CDC 2015; CDC 2013]}
• Most HIV infections in US women occur through heterosexual intercourse
• Women with HIV tend to have higher rates of antiretroviral interruption than men
• Sex-specific issues such as pregnancy and menopause have become a more important part of HIV care as life expectancy of women with HIV has improved

Primary Care of Women with HIV

• 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]} ...

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