Freeborn K, Portillo CJ. Does pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men (MSM) change risk behavior? A systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2017; published online Aug 3. DOI:10.1111/jocn.13990.Freeborn, K., and Portillo, C. J. (2017). Does pre-...
Programs to spread the word about HIV prevention face extra hurdles because of the diversity of Native American communities. There are more than 574 federally recognized NA/AN tribes. They have unique cultures, languages, and geography, so prevention efforts need to be tailored to each community. ...
The bottom line is that it’s theoretically possible, but the chances of acquiring HIV from oral sex are “low,” per theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). The risk is so low that the CDC cannot give a numerical estimate. It’s also important to remember that the studies t...
entry are also observed in HIV infection, whereby neutralizing epitopes are exposed following interaction of SU with the CD4 binding receptor.32,33,34,35,36Thus, the analogous modes of receptor-mediated viral entry that exist between FIV and HIV likely reflect common immunological pressures in the ...
PrEP is an HIV prevention drug used by people who have not yet been exposed to the virus. When taken as prescribed, it reduces your chances of getting the virus from sex by up to 99% and from injection drug use by up to 74%. PrEP for HIV can be administered as pills or shots...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains incurable due to latent viral reservoirs established in non-activated CD4 T cells that cannot be eliminated via antiretroviral therapy. Current efforts to cure HIV are focused on identifying drugs that will indu
Persistence to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is integral to preventing new HIV infections. Previous studies have shown real-world PrEP persistence is low and insight is needed into PrEP delivery strategies that improve persistence. This single-center, retrospective,...
Does PrEP Stop HIV in Its Tracks?By Enid Vázquez
Unraveling the divergent results of PrEP trials for HIV prevention. AIDS. 2012;26(7):F13–9.van der Straten A, van Damme L, Haberer JE, Bangsberg DR: How well does PREP work? Unraveling the divergent results of PrEP trials for HIV prevention. AIDS (London, England) [Internet]. 2012;...
Does providing laboratory confirmed STI results impact uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among Kenyan adolescents girls and young women? A descriptive analysisdoi:10.1136/sextrans-2020-054637Lynda Myra OluochAlison RoxbyNelly Mugo...