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. 2010 Dec;55(4):524-7.
doi: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181f7e2d7.

Antiretroviral therapy use among HIV-infected men who have sex with men attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic

Julia C Dombrowski  1 , Roxanne P Kerani, Joanne D Stekler, Timothy Menza, Matthew R Golden
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Antiretroviral therapy use among HIV-infected men who have sex with men attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic

Julia C Dombrowski et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2010 Dec.

Abstract

We examined antiretroviral therapy (ART) use among 501 previously diagnosed HIV-infected men who have sex with men who sought care at a sexually transmitted disease clinic in King County, WA, during 2004-2008. Overall, 42% of men were not taking ART, 71% of whom had CD4 counts >350 cells per microliter. Of those who reported unprotected anal intercourse with a partner of nonconcordant HIV status in the prior year, 48% were not taking ART (78% with CD4 counts >350 cells/μL). Sexually transmitted disease clinics may be an important venue in which to identify persons who are not taking ART. Treating these persons could help diminish HIV transmission.

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FIGURE. Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Status and CD4 Count Distribution Among 501 HIV-infected Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Attending the Public Health – Seattle & King County STD Clinic
Nonconcordant UAI = Unprotected anal intercourse with a partner of negative or unknown HIV status in the prior year
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