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 Adults
• HIV Testing
• U=U Guidance for Implementation in Clinical Settings
• PrEP to Prevent HIV and Promote Sexual Health
• NYS Good Practices to Prevent Perinatal HIV Transmission

Resources for New York State Clinicians: 

• New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center  |  HIV-1/HIV-2 Diagnostic Testing  |  HIV-2 Nucleic Acid Testing
• CEI 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