PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS FOR PREVENTION OF HIV INFECTION

PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS FOR PREVENTION OF HIV INFECTION

Objectives: To review existing data on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for prevention of HIV infection, including the role of medical male circumcision, oral administration of antiretroviral drugs and topical microbicides. Data Sources: PubMed and www.clinicaltrials.gov. Review Methods: Comprehens...

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Main Authors: Ana Rita Diniz, Raquel Canhões, Nuno Taveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Formifarma, LDA. 2015-04-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Farmacoterapia
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PRO2000 gel showed a modest reduction of 30% which was not statistically significant. Conclusions: The studies suggest that medical male circumcision is highly cost-effective at preventing HIV infection but requires careful communication strategies to be successful. PrEP using antiretroviral drugs is also very effective but it is highly dependent on the adherence rate. As for topical microbicides
PrEP
HIV infection
male circumcision
antiretrovirals
microbicides.
Online Access:http://revista.farmacoterapia.pt/index.php/rpf/article/view/3

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