A Family's Guide to Living with HIV

Introduction

What is HIV?

Transmission of HIV

Diagnosis of HIV

The Clinic Visit

Initiating Therapy

Medications

Specific Medications

Side Effects of Medications

Changing Medications

Complications of HIV Infection

Special Issues in HIV

Care Coordination

Health Insurance and Assistance Programs

AIDS

Appendix A - AIDS Defining Criteria

Appendix B - Glossary

Appendix C - Informational Internet Sites

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Elaine Cox, M.D.
Denise Shalkowski, R.N.

Indiana University School of Medicine
James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children

Dedication

This booklet is dedicated to our patients and families
who continually teach us the truly important things in life.

Acknowledgements

IU Dance Marathon
for its ongoing support of the Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Disease and the book
Ms. Kristi Montgomery, M.S.W.
Mr. Ron Downey
The Damien Center of Indiana
The production of this handbook is due in part to an unrestricted
educational grant from Roche Laboratories secured by Tammy Crowe.
The Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Disease
James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
Section of Pediatric Infectious Disease

Contacts

Elaine Cox, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director of Pediatric HIV/AIDS Services

Denise Shalkowski, R.N.
Pediatric Infectious Disease Nurse Specialist

Linda Dye
Administrative Assistant

Address

ROC 4380
Riley Hospital for Children
702 Barnhill Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone

(317) 274-7260

Fax

(317) 278-0860