How accurate are fourth-generation combination tests for HIV
WEBGlossary. Fourth-generation laboratory tests are extremely accurate. The key measures of accuracy are sensitivity (the percentage of results that are correctly positive when HIV is actually present) and specificity (the percentage of results that are correctly negative when HIV is not present). In terms of sensitivity, a Centers for Disease ...
Vaginal sex and the risk of HIV transmission | aidsmap
WEBIf the HIV-positive partner is taking antiretroviral treatment and has a fully suppressed viral load (‘undetectable’), the risk of HIV transmission through condomless vaginal intercourse is zero.. The PARTNER study recruited 548 heterosexual couples where one partner had HIV and fully suppressed viral load on antiretroviral treatment. During a median follow-up period of 1.3 years, the ...
Female-to-female sexual transmission of HIV - Aidsmap
WEBKey points. The risk of female-to-female sexual transmission is extremely rare, with only a handful of reported cases. HIV-positive women who identify as lesbian may have acquired HIV through injecting drug use or sex with men. Transmission is possible through sharing of sex toys and exposure to blood during sex.
How likely is mother-to-child transmission of HIV? - Aidsmap
WEBTransmission from pregnant women with diagnosed HIV has fallen to 0.3% and 0.2% in the UK and France respectively. In 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa surveyed in 2019, the transmission rate varied between 2 and 25%. The countries with the best figures were Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa and Namibia (all below 5%).
On-demand PrEP is highly effective, but some may find it confusing
WEBJul 8, 2020 · On-demand PrEP is also known as event-based PrEP or PrEP 2-1-1. It involves taking two tablets 2 to 24 hours before engaging in sex, taking a single tablet 24 hours after the first two, and another tablet 24 hours after that. On-demand PrEP using daily Truvada was shown to be highly effective for gay and …
Septrin (cotrimoxazole) - Aidsmap
WEBSeptrin (cotrimoxazole) is also used to treat a number of infections. It is the first choice for treating people who do develop PCP. The dose used for treating PCP is higher than that used for preventing PCP. In some cases, if the PCP is more severe, you may be given cotrimoxazole intravenously.
Yes, the same life expectancy as HIV-negative people, but far …
WEBMar 13, 2020 · Whereas in the year 2000 people with HIV were, on average, expected to live 22 fewer years than HIV-negative people in the cohort, by 2016 this had narrowed to nine fewer years. More news from United States. Specifically, by the end of the study, a 21 year old with HIV was predicted to live to the age of 77, whereas a …
More weight gain in people starting HIV treatment with newer
WEBDec 11, 2020 · A US study has concluded that weight gain is greater by around 2 to 4kg in HIV-positive people taking bictegravir or dolutegravir as part of their first antiretroviral therapy (ART), compared to their counterparts using other drug regimens. A similar effect was reported in those using the protease inhibitor darunavir.
Viral load - Aidsmap
WEBYou should have your viral load measured when you are first diagnosed with HIV. If it is known that you have very recently become HIV positive (a period known as primary infection), you will have it measured three to six months later to determine your viral load ‘set point’ – the level of your viral load once it stabilises when the period of …
Gammora does not cure HIV - Aidsmap
WEBGammora does not cure HIV. An Israeli biotech company has issued a misleading press release which has encouraged some media outlets to falsely suggest that a new drug, Gammora, may be able to cure HIV. Zion Medical report that their study enrolled nine patients in Uganda. For the first four weeks, patients received a new drug called Gammora.