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

Publication

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

Journal Paper/Review - Apr 24, 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

Citation

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.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Antivir Ther (Lond) 2013; 18

Publication Date

Apr 24, 2013

Issn Electronic

2040-2058

Pages

285-7

Brief description/objective

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.