Essential medical facts for mental health practitioners.
New information about the life cycle of HIV, new HIV-specific laboratory tests, and newer antiretroviral medications have transformed the management of HIV illness. Knowledge about these changes will help mental health providers better understand the latest medical issues affecting their HIV-infected patients, which will assist them in providing better care.
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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, USA.
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