How accurate are fourth-generation combination tests for HIV
Nonetheless, it is estimated that the median window period for fourth-generation tests is 18 days, with half of all infections being detected between 13 and 24 days after exposure. While …
On-demand PrEP is highly effective, but some may find it confusing
Jul 8, 2020 — On-demand PrEP is also known as event-based PrEP or PrEP 2-1-1. It involves taking two tablets 2 to 24 hours before engaging in sex, taking a single tablet 24 hours after …
Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) Emtricitabine 200mg capsule 1 Common: Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, indigestion, headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, …
Female-to-female sexual transmission of HIV - Aidsmap
Key points. The risk of female-to-female sexual transmission is extremely rare, with only a handful of reported cases. HIV-positive women who identify as lesbian may have acquired HIV through …
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The latest news on HIV prevention, treatment and cure from around the world. NAM Publications (known as aidsmap) is a charity based in the United Kingdom. We work to change lives by …
The stages of HIV infection - Aidsmap
The symptoms of acute HIV infection can include fever, rash, chills, headache, fatigue, nausea, diarrhoea, sore throat, night sweats, appetite loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, muscle …
Antiretroviral drug chart - Aidsmap
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Biktarvy - Aidsmap
Biktarvy is a medication used to treat HIV. It is a combination of three separate antiretroviral drugs in one pill, taken once a day. It combines 50mg of bictegravir, 200mg of emtricitabine and …
Viral load - Aidsmap
You should have your viral load measured when you are first diagnosed with HIV. If it is known that you have very recently become HIV positive (a period known as primary infection), you …
How likely is mother-to-child transmission of HIV? - Aidsmap
Transmission from pregnant women with diagnosed HIV has fallen to 0.3% and 0.2% in the UK and France respectively. In 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa surveyed in 2019, the …