Learning Objectives

• Describe national and global trends in HIV and TB prevalence and factors leading to change
• Describe clinical features of HIV and TB
• Describe main drug classes of anti-retroviral drugs and their mechanism of action
• Discuss prevention of HIV transmission
• Describe the elements of DOTS and list the first line drugs used for TB
• Describe MDR and XDR TB and possible strategies to contain its spread
• Discuss social, cultural and political factors that impact HIV and TB transmission and treatment
• Describe global initiatives in place to manage global epidemics of HIV and TB, and how the SDG targets will contribute to control of HIV and TB
• Discuss impact of COVID-19 on HIV and TB
• Describe the main classes of anti-retroviral drugs and their mechanism of action
• Outline the principles of ART (cART)
• Outline the main adverse effects of anti-retroviral drug

National & Global Trends

• overall, how are HIV and TB rates changing?
• how do HIV and TB rates compare in ATSI populations?
• how has COVID-19 impacted HIV and TB?
• why are HIV and TB rates higher in ATSI people?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus