Case 19. Similar, but Not the Same: HIV-2 Diagnosis and Treatment

Eileen presents the case of a 32-yr-old woman newly diagnosed with HIV-2 and invites guest Dr. Sanjiv Shah to discuss HIV-2 epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. Listen as they explore the difficulties in diagnosing HIV-2, the complexity of treatment, including in pregnant women, and resources available to clinicians.Reference Cited: Peruski AH, Wesolowski LG, Delaney KP, et al. Trends in HIV-2 diagnoses and use of the HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test - United States, 2010-2017. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2020;69(3):63-66. PMID: 31971928. Related NYSDOH AI Guidelines and Guidance:Diagnosis and Management of HIV-2 in AdultsHIV TestingU=U Guidance for Implementation in Clinical SettingsPrEP to Prevent HIV and Promote Sexual HealthNYS Good Practices to Prevent Perinatal HIV TransmissionResources for New York State Clinicians: New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center  |  HIV-1/HIV-2 Diagnostic Testing  |  HIV-2 Nucleic Acid TestingCEI Clinical Consultation Line: 866-637-2342 This is a toll-free service for NYS clinicians offering real-time clinical consultations with specialists on HIV, sexual health, hepatitis C, and drug user health.Resources for Clinicians Outside of New York State:UW Medicine Laboratory Medicine & Pathology