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Prevention Strategies Against HIV Transmission: A Proactive Approach.
Antonio J Carrion1, Jovan D Miles1, Juan F Mosley1,2
11 College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
|December 28, 2017
Summary
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is now a manageable condition with HAART. Proactive prevention methods like patient education, specialized condoms, vaccinations, PrEP, and PEP can significantly reduce new HIV infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
- Virology
Background:
- HIV is a manageable chronic condition due to advancements in Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART).
- Despite treatment successes, approximately 50,000 new HIV cases occur annually in the U.S.
- Current guidelines for HIV management exist from DHHS and IDSA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review proactive strategies for reducing HIV transmission.
- To highlight innovative prevention tools for individuals with and without HIV.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and guidelines on HIV prevention.
- Discussion of emerging and established prophylactic measures.
Main Results:
- Patient education, specialized condoms, HIV vaccinations, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are key prevention methods.
- These proactive strategies offer significant potential for reducing HIV incidence.
Conclusions:
- Continued development and consistent use of innovative prevention tools are crucial.
- Effective HIV prevention can significantly lower new infection rates across all populations.
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