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COVID-19 Pandemic as "Curate's Egg" on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Commentary

Tsegaye Melaku1,2, Desta Assefa1

  • 1School of Pharmacy, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.

HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.)
|November 23, 2020
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic threatens hard-won human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) gains. However, containment strategies like social distancing may reduce new HIV infections, highlighting the need for continued HIV response efforts and further research.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic poses a significant threat to global human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) response efforts.
  • Hard-earned progress in HIV care delivery and prevention may be undermined by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the critical need to maintain HIV response during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To explore how COVID-19 containment strategies might impact HIV transmission dynamics.
  • To advocate for continued support and research in HIV prevention and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a conceptual analysis and review of existing public health strategies.
  • It examines the intersection of COVID-19 containment measures and HIV transmission routes.
  • Literature review on the impact of pandemics on established disease control programs.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 containment strategies, including movement restrictions and social distancing, can potentially reduce sexual contact, a primary mode of HIV transmission.
  • Stringent infection prevention and control measures in healthcare settings during COVID-19 may also minimize HIV transmission.
  • There is a risk of losing decade-long progress in HIV care and response due to the pandemic's impact.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining a robust human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) response alongside COVID-19 containment is crucial to prevent setbacks.
  • COVID-19 prevention strategies may inadvertently offer a unique opportunity to reduce new HIV infections.
  • Continued research and sustained commitment from governments and international organizations are essential to safeguard HIV progress.

Keywords:
COVID-19human immunodeficiency virusphysical distancingpublic health interventions

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