U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Service: The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
IHS HIV/AIDS Program

Clinical Information - Guidelines

TeepeeHIV/AIDS treatment and care requires knowledge of accepted guidelines as disease specific competence is a priority area of overall planning. Locating clinical guidelines for treatment and care is a critical component of quality health care. The guidelines can also be used by multiple health professionals that serve on the treatment and care team. Below are direct links to HIV/AIDS treatment and care guidelines:

Adults and Adolescents
Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents

Pediatric Guidelines
Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection

Perinatal Guidelines
U.S. Public Health Service Task Force Recommendations for Use of Antiretroviral Drugs in Pregnant HIV-1-Infected Women for Maternal Health and Interventions to Reduce Perinatal HIV-1 Transmission in the United States

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Updated U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HIV and Recommendations for Pos-texposure Prophylaxis

Tuberculosis Guidelines
Treatment of Tuberculosis

Opportunistic Infections - Prevention
Prevention of opportunistic infections guidelines

Opportunistic Infections - Treatment
Treatment for opportunistic infections guidelines

Testing – Revised CDC HIV Screening Guidelines
Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings-September 22, 2006

HIV/AIDS Prevention Project

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