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Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) effectively controls HIV, but many remain undiagnosed, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Advances in treatment and cure research offer hope for an AIDS-free future.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) is recommended for HIV control.
  • Late diagnosis and high HIV burden persist, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • People with HIV face increased non-AIDS comorbidities due to longer lifespans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review advances and challenges in HIV treatment and cure research.
  • Highlight the need for expanded, individualized, and women-centered HIV care.
  • Discuss evolving antiretroviral strategies and novel therapeutic approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current scientific literature and clinical trial data.
  • Analysis of trends in HIV treatment, comorbidities, and cure research.
  • Synthesis of information on investigational therapies like immune checkpoint inhibitors and broadly neutralizing antibodies.

Main Results:

  • cART has significantly improved HIV management and life expectancy.
  • Challenges remain in diagnosis, access to care, and managing comorbidities.
  • Emerging therapies show promise for HIV cure and vaccine development.

Conclusions:

  • Continued expansion of HIV treatment options, including personalized approaches, is crucial.
  • Reducing drug burden and managing comorbidities are key aspects of evolving HIV care.
  • Investigational cures and vaccine research are vital for achieving an AIDS-free world.