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. 2021 Jul 1;73(1):130-133.
doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa1174.

Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy Among Individuals With Acute and Early HIV

Thomas C S Martin  1 , Matthew Abrams  2 , Christy Anderson  1 , Susan J Little  1
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Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy Among Individuals With Acute and Early HIV

Thomas C S Martin et al. Clin Infect Dis. .

Abstract

HIV transmission is increased during acute and early HIV (AEH). Rapid antiretroviral therapy may shorten the duration of infectivity. We show rapid antiretroviral therapy in AEH is acceptable and effective, with 69.0% of participants starting ART within 7 days of HIV diagnosis disclosure, and 88.1% achieving suppression by 48 weeks.

Keywords: HIV; acute HIV; rapid ART.

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