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[Chinese guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS (2018)]
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The 2018 guidelines for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in China incorporate new research on opportunistic infections, HIV-associated cancers, and antiretroviral therapy. This update emphasizes whole-course HIV management, including pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) presents a significant public health challenge in China.
- Previous guidelines for AIDS diagnosis and treatment were established in 2005 and updated in 2011 and 2015.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the fourth edition of the national guidelines for AIDS diagnosis and treatment in China, revised in 2018.
- To incorporate recent advancements in clinical practice and research related to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.
Main Methods:
- Revision based on national clinical practices.
- Inclusion of the latest research findings.
- Updates on opportunistic infections, HIV-associated cancers, antiretroviral therapy, HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission.
Main Results:
- The 2018 guidelines include new research progress in key areas of HIV/AIDS management.
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is mentioned for the first time in these guidelines.
- A strategy for whole-course management of HIV infection is introduced.
Conclusions:
- The 2018 guidelines advocate for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to HIV infection management.
- This approach encompasses prophylaxis, early diagnosis, individualized treatment, and humanistic care.
- The updated guidelines aim to improve patient outcomes and public health in China.
Abstract:
(AIDS) is an important public health problem in China. In 2005, the first edition of the guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of AIDS was formulated by the AIDS Professional Group of Society of Infectious Diseases of Chinese Medical Association, which was updated twice in 2011 and 2015. The fourth edition of the guidelines in 2018 is revised on the basis of national clinical practice and the latest research studies. The new research progress in opportunistic infections and human immunodeficency virus(HIV) associated cancers, antiretroviral therapy, HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, and prevention of mother to child transmission were updated in these guidelines. In the 2018 edition, pre-exposure prophylaxis is mentioned for the first time. The strategy of whole course management of HIV infection is put forward in the current version, which needs the participation of multidisciplinary team in prophylaxis, early diagnosis, individualized treatment and humanistic care.
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