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[HIV-AIDS: answers to new questions]

Jacques Fellay
2006
Journal paper
Abstract

The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy 10 years ago has revolutionized the treatment of HIV infection in industrialized countries. HIV infection has now become a chronic condition, often treatable with low number of pills. Pregnancy and childbirth are possible with minimal vertical transmission risk. Organ transplantation is no longer contra-indicated solely on the basis of HIV infection. New management issues have emerged, including the long-term cardiovascular risk and metabolic toxicity associated with anti-HIV medications, the appearance of drug-resistant HIV strains, and the re-emergence of risky sexual behavior, particularly among men who have sex with men. This article provides an update for primary care physicians regarding important questions and controversies in the treatment of HIV-infected patients in 2006

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HIV
The human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are two species of Lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect humans. Over time, they cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. Without treatment, average survival time after infection with HIV is estimated to be 9 to 11 years, depending on the HIV subtype.
HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a retrovirus. Following initial infection an individual may not notice any symptoms, or may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. Typically, this is followed by a prolonged incubation period with no symptoms.
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