CE: Review of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Updated Guidelines

HIV is a challenging diagnosis for patients with many lifelong implications. It was once a disease state that was associated with a relatively short life expectancy. However, as new drugs have been developed the outcomes have improved drastically. As a healthcare team, it is a duty to keep up with new treatments and therapies that will improve the lives of patients. The HIV/AIDS guidelines are updated regularly, and the most current updated portions are highlighted for easy differentiation. This review will cover some of the updates that occurred in July 2016 and provide a background on the disease state.