Further research needed to support a policy of antiretroviral therapy as an HIV prevention initiative

Publikation

Further research needed to support a policy of antiretroviral therapy as an HIV prevention initiative

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 24.04.2013

Rodger Alison J, Lundgren Jens D, Phillips Andrew N, Corbelli Giulio M, Van Lunzen Jan, Estrada Vicente, Collins Simon, Vernazza Pietro, Bruun Tina, PARTNER Study Group

Zitation

Rodger A, Lundgren J, Phillips A, Corbelli G, Van Lunzen J, Estrada V, Collins S, Vernazza P, Bruun T, PARTNER Study Group. Further research needed to support a policy of antiretroviral therapy as an HIV prevention initiative. Antivir Ther (Lond) 2013; 18:285-7.

Art

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review (Englisch)

Zeitschrift

Antivir Ther (Lond) 2013; 18

Veröffentlichungsdatum

24.04.2013

eISSN (Online)

2040-2058

Seiten

285-7

Kurzbeschreibung/Zielsetzung

The results from the HPTN 052 trial have increased the focus on use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for prevention of HIV transmission; however, condom use also effectively prevents HIV transmission. Studies in heterosexual serodiscordant couples with viral suppression have so far only reported follow-up data for 330 couple-years when condoms were not being used. Data are even more limited for anal sex in men who have sex with men. Additional data on the effectiveness of ART as prevention when practicing condom-less sex is urgently needed.