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, major opportunistic infections (including AIDS-related conditions), tumours and death. 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
Unit code | SEXH5202 |
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Academic unit | Sexual Health |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Shailendra Sawleshwarkar, shailendra.sawleshwarkar@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Roger Garsia, r.garsia@sydney.edu.au |
Iryna Zablotska-Manos, iryna.zablotska@sydney.edu.au | |
Hans Ramlochun, hans.ramlochun@sydney.edu.au |