HIV-1 transmission among HIV-1 discordant couples before and after the introduction of antiretroviral therapy

Abstract

HIV-1 transmission may be reduced among HIV-1 discordant couples after initiation of ART due to reductions in HIV-1 viral load and increased consistent condom use.

Keywords

Antiretroviral therapyHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)LentivirusVirologyMedicineSidaTransmission (telecommunications)Viral diseaseImmunologyViral load

MeSH Terms

AdolescentAdultAnti-Retroviral AgentsDisease TransmissionInfectiousFemaleHIV InfectionsHIV-1HumansMaleRisk-TakingSexual PartnersUgandaViral LoadYoung Adult

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Year: 2010
Type: article
Volume: 25
Issue: 4
Pages: 473-477
Citations: 186
Access: Closed

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                                    Steven J. Reynolds, 
                                
                                    Frederick Makumbi, 
                                
                                    Gertrude Nakigozi
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2010). 
                            HIV-1 transmission among HIV-1 discordant couples before and after the introduction of antiretroviral therapy. 
                            AIDS
                            , 25
                            (4)
                            , 473-477.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/qad.0b013e3283437c2b
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/qad.0b013e3283437c2b
PMID: 21160416
PMCID: PMC3261071

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