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

TY - JOUR

T1 - Further research needed to support a policy of antiretroviral therapy as an HIV prevention initiative

AU - Rodger, Alison J

AU - Bruun, Tina

AU - Vernazza, Pietro

AU - Collins, Simon

AU - Estrada, Vicente

AU - Van Lunzen, Jan

AU - Corbelli, Giulio M

AU - Phillips, Andrew N

AU - Lundgren, Jens D

AU - PARTNER Study Group

PY - 2013

Y1 - 2013

N2 - 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.

AB - 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.

KW - Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active

KW - Female

KW - HIV Infections

KW - Health Policy

KW - Humans

KW - Male

KW - Research

U2 - 10.3851/imp2609

DO - 10.3851/imp2609

M3 - Journal article

C2 - 23615792

SN - 1359-6535

VL - 18

SP - 285

EP - 287

JO - Antiviral Therapy

JF - Antiviral Therapy

IS - 3

ER -