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Prophylaxis and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections (OIs)
Clinician's Guide to HIV/HCV Co-Infection (2003)
"As new treatments allow HIV-infected patients to live longer and avoid HIV-related complications, other diseases such as chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and related liver disease are increasingly common causes of morbidity and mortality among people with HIV infection."
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Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons (2002)
Formal guidelines on prevention of OIs.
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Guidelines to Opportunistic Infections Associated with HIV/AIDS (2001)
"This brochure discusses opportunistic infection symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention in excellent detail. Treatment sections cover medications, dosages and side effects. Informs PLWHA about their medical options and motivates them to discuss these options with their medical provider."
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Healthy Living: A Counseling Guide for Health Workers on Opportunistic Infections Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and Management of ART Side Effects. (2005)
Essential information on ART, opportunistic infections and managing ART side effects is presented in flipchart, booklet and brochure format. English and Swahili versions of some materials are available. Uses simple illustrations and metaphors to convey ideas. Material Components: ART Basics Booklet ART Basics Brochure ART Basics Flip Chart Opportunistic Infections Booklet Opportunistic Infections Brochure Opportunistic Infections Flip Chart Managing ART Side Effects Booklet Managing ART Side Effects Brochure Managing ART Side Effects Flip Chart
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HIV & hepatitis (2003)
"Part of an information series for HIV-positive people. This booklet is aimed at people with HIV who also have hepatitis B or hepatitis C, viruses which can cause serious disease of the liver. "
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HIV & TB (2004)
"Part of an information series for HIV-positive people. This booklet provides introductory information about tuberculosis (TB), the leading cause of AIDS deaths around the world. It includes information on the disease TB, why people with HIV can be more vulnerable to TB, how TB can be treated and prevented, and on interactions between anti-TB and anti-HIV drugs. "
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HIV-Related Opportunistic infections. Prevention, Treatment, and Care in Resource Poor Communities (2005)
Provides basic information on opportunistic infections, including major types, prevention, and treatment. Also gives some details on the more common OIs, including TB, PCP, and Candidiasis.
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Integrated Management of Adolescent and Adult Illness (IMAI) modules (2004)
"Module 1: Acute care presents a syndromic approach to the most common adult illnesses including most opportunistic infections. Clear instructions are provided so the health worker knows which patients can be managed at the first-level facility and which require referral to the district hospital or further assessment by a more senior clinician. Preparing first-level facility health workers to treat the common, less severe opportunistic infections will allow them to stabilize many clinical stage 3 and 4 patients prior to ARV therapy without referral to the district. "
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Integrated Management of Adolescent and Adult Illness (IMAI) modules (2004)
"Module 2: This module includes patient education, psychosocial support, prevention for positives, clinical staging, prophylaxis (INH, cotrimoxazole, fluconazole), preparation for ARV treatment then clinical monitoring, response to side effects, adherence preparation and support, management of chronic problems, and data collection based on a simple treatment card. The Chronic HIV Care with ARV Therapy effectively integrates HIV care and prevention, increasing the potential for preventive interventions. The broader uptake of preventive interventions is essential for HIV control."
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Involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS in treatment preparedness in Thailand. (2004)
"Patient groups and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have been working to provide PLHA with enough knowledge to make informed decisions on treatment and to play a central role as partners in the provision of care. This began in November 2000 as a nationwide community response to inadequate access to the prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections (OIs), and has prepared the ground for PLHA to provide practical support for the rapidly increasing access to antiretroviral drugs provided by the government. The activities have included a behavior change communication campaign."
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Opportunistic Infections (2003)
From: HIV Curriculum for the Health Professional
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Opportunistic Infections
This brochure covers the basics of how to prevent and treat OIs. It also discusses positive prevention.
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Project Inform fact sheets (2004)
"Includes a variety of fact sheets and other informational material for PLHA. Topics include deciding on what ART to use, opportunistic infections, and positive prevention."
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Strategies for Managing Opportunistic Infections Ways to Help Prevent and Treat Opportunistic Infections (2005)
"Explains the five parts of an opportunistic infection strategy: understanding what Ois are, learning how to prevent them, using preventive treatment when needed, treating them as they occur, and using maintenance therapy when needed."
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Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-infected Adults and Adolescents (2004)
These are guidelines for treatment of opportunistic infections (OIs) among adults and adolescents infected with HIV. These guidelines are intended for clinicians and other health-care providers who care for HIV-infected adults and adolescents, including pregnant women; they complement companion guidelines for treatment of OIs among HIV-infected children and previously published guidelines for prevention of OIs in these populations. They include evidence-based guidelines for treatment of 28 OIs caused by protozoa, bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including certain OIs endemic in other parts of the world but that might be observed in patients in the United States. Each OI section includes information on epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, monitoring and adverse events, management of treatment failure, prevention of recurrence, and special considerations in pregnancy. Tables address drugs and doses, drug toxicities, drug interactions, adjustment of drug doses in persons with reduced renal function, and data about use of drugs in pregnant women.
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Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV Fact Sheet (2001)
"This fact sheet, which is geared toward HIV-positive patients and their caregivers, provides basic information regarding TB, including prevention, symptoms, and treatment."
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What you Need to Know about Hepatitis C: A Guide for People with HIV Infection (2002)
"Covers facts about co-infection with HIV and hepatitis C, including how hepatitis C is transmitted and the potential side effects of hepatitis C treatment."
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What You Need to Know about Opportunistic Infections (2004)
This brochure covers the basics of how to prevent and treat OIs. It also discusses positive prevention
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