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SEXH5202: HIV and Viral Hepatitis
2024 unit information
This unit aims to describe the epidemiology, virology, pathogenesis, and clinical contexts of HIV infection and sexually acquired viral hepatitis. On completion of this unit, students will be able to understand the clinical, laboratory, and public health aspects of the diagnosis and management of HIV infection and viral hepatitis. Course content includes virology, immunology, pathogenesis, and diagnostics as applicable to HIV infection and viral hepatitis. Clinical aspects of HIV infection will be covered in detail including seroconversion, asymptomatic infection, early symptomatic disease, and major opportunistic infections (including AIDS-related conditions). Emphasis will be placed on antiretrovirals for prevention and treatment of HIV and viral hepatitis including Pre-exposure prophylaxis and Treatment as prevention for HIV infection. Legal, ethical, and social contexts will also be discussed.
Unit details and rules
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Sexual Health
| Code | SEXH5202 |
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| Academic unit | Sexual Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. describe the microbiology, pathogenesis and epidemiology of HIV infection and viral hepatitis
- LO2. appreciate the impact of HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis at individual and public health levels
- LO3. describe the clinical spectrum of HIV infection, such as primary infection, symptomatic disease and AIDS
- LO4. describe the clinical spectrum of viral hepatitis including acute infection, chronic infection, end stage liver disease, hepatocellular carcinoma
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of diagnosis and management of HIV infection and viral hepatitis
- LO6. outline the approach to diagnosis and management of HIV-associated opportunistic infections and cancers
- LO7. analyse issues related to HIV and viral hepatitis through critical reflection and evidence-based practice
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Semester 2 2024
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Block mode | Westmead, Sydney |
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