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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Family Medicine

Background:

  • The HIV epidemic remains a significant public health concern, with ongoing transmissions despite available treatments.
  • About half of individuals with HIV are not on suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of early and continuous ART for managing HIV.
  • To outline key considerations for initiating and managing HIV treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current national treatment guidelines for HIV.
  • Emphasis on comprehensive laboratory evaluation and psychosocial support.

Main Results:

  • Early ART initiation leads to durable virologic suppression and immune restoration.
  • ART can be started immediately after diagnosis, prior to resistance testing.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal HIV management involves early, continuous ART, guided by individual patient factors.
  • Addressing psychosocial barriers is essential for treatment adherence and reducing transmissions.
  • Family physicians play a vital role in long-term HIV care and prevention.