IAVI Vaccine Literacy Library: Module 2

Introduction to HIV,
tuberculosis, and Lassa fever

This module presents a brief history, clinical presentation, treatment, and prevention of HIV, tuberculosis, and Lassa fever diseases. It provides a basis for understanding the need to develop new and improved vaccines against the three diseases and the potential challenges therein.

Contents

  1. HIV
    1. A Brief History
    2. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    3. HIV Life Cycle
    4. Diagnosis
    5. Disease Progression
    6. Prevention and Treatment
  2. Tuberculosis
    1. A Brief History
    2. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (M.tb)
    3. Diagnosis
    4. Disease Progression
    5. Prevention and Treatment
  3. Lassa Fever
    1. A Brief History
    2. Lassa Virus
    3. Diagnosis
    4. Disease Progression
    5. Prevention and Treatment

Click on each of the modules below to learn more about their respective topics.