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Antiretroviral Therapy to Prevent Sexual Transmission of HIV (Treatment as Prevention)
… threshold value, with antiretroviral therapy (ART) prevents sexual transmission of HIV. This concept may be recognized … are starting ART should use another form of prevention with sexual partners (e.g., condoms, sexual abstinence, … people with HIV on the importance of ART for their own health as well as its role in preventing sexual HIV …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-arv/arv-therapy-as-prevention
Use of Antiretroviral Drugs to Prevent Perinatal HIV Transmission and Improve Health During Pregnancy
… Drugs to Prevent Perinatal HIV Transmission and Improve Health During Pregnancy Panel's Recommendations … and to prevent perinatal HIV transmission and secondary sexual transmission (AI). When initiating ART, any necessary … and to prevent perinatal HIV transmission and secondary sexual transmission (see Recommendations for Use of …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/perinatal/recommendations-arv-drugs-pregnancy-prevent-hiv-transmission-improve-health
Special Populations: Substance Use Disorders and HIV
… are prevalent among people with HIV and contribute to poor health outcomes; therefore, screening for SUDs should be a … increase the likelihood of risk-taking behaviors (e.g., sexual transmission risk behaviors, needle sharing, … the anxiety caused by cocaine use). Substance Use and Sexual Risk-Taking A growing body of literature describes …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-arv/special-populations-substance-use-disorders
Cabotegravir
… problems, and depression or mood changes. Contact your health care provider right away if you develop a rash while … such as using condoms, to reduce the risk of getting other sexually transmitted infections . Long-acting injectable … such as using condoms, to reduce the risk of getting other sexually transmitted infections. For more information on the …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/drugs/cabotegravir-1/patient
Lenacapavir
… response to a previously hidden infection . Contact your health care provider right away if you start having any new … are HIV negative. Do not use lenacapavir for PrEP unless a health care provider has confirmed that you do not have HIV. … such as using condoms, to reduce the risk of getting other sexually transmitted infections .   For more information on …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/drugs/lenacapavir/patient
Special Considerations for Antiretroviral Therapy Use in Adolescents With HIV
… therapy (ART); this is urgent for those who are sexually active, considering pregnancy, or pregnant (AII). … All adolescents with HIV should be screened for mental health and substance use disorders (AII). Reproductive and sexual health issues—including pregnancy intentions, …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/pediatric-arv/specific-considerations-antiretroviral-therapy-use-adolescents-hiv
Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
… kidney problems, including kidney failure. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the … or lightheadedness Fast or abnormal heartbeat Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the … such as using condoms, to reduce the risk of getting other sexually transmitted infections . Truvada contains two …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/drugs/emtricitabine-tenofovir-disoproxil-fumarate/patient
Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide
… kidney problems, including kidney failure. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the … or lightheadedness Fast or abnormal heartbeat Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the … such as using condoms, to reduce the risk of getting other sexually transmitted infections . Descovy contains two …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/drugs/emtricitabine-tenofovir-alafenamide/patient
Human Papillomavirus Disease
… vaccine should be administered before an individual becomes sexually active (AIII). HPV vaccination is recommended … at the age of 9 years for children with a history of sexual abuse. Bivalent, quadrivalent, and nonavalent HPV … into the alpha HPV genus. 1 HPV can be detected on normal healthy mucosal and cutaneous surfaces but also is …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-pediatric-opportunistic-infections/human-papillomavirus
Special Populations: Adolescents and Young Adults With HIV
… Latino AYA; at least 81% were attributed to male-to-male sexual contact and 14% to heterosexual contact. Compared with adults with HIV, AYA with HIV … including early life diagnosis, prolonged engagement with health care systems, and developmental or mental health …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-arv/special-populations-adolescents-young-adults
Cost Considerations and Antiretroviral Therapy
… and Key Considerations The complexities of the U.S. health care system may require that the costs for ART, … and services for mental health, substance use disorders, sexual health, and age-associated multimorbidity (see … manager; RWHAP = Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program; STI = sexually transmitted infection Table 22a. Benchmark Prices …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-arv/antiretroviral-therapy-cost-considerations
Recommendations for Use of Antiretroviral Drugs During Pregnancy: Overview
… HIV RNA level or CD4 T lymphocyte cell count, to maximize health and prevent perinatal HIV transmission and sexual transmission (AI). In addition to benefiting personal health and preventing HIV transmission to sexual partners, the goal of ART during pregnancy is to …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/perinatal/recommendations-arv-drugs-pregnancy-overview
Erythromycin
… certain respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections . Erythromycin is also … immune systems—such as people with HIV—than in people with healthy immune systems . To learn more about OIs, read the … recommended uses not listed above. What should I tell my health care provider before using erythromycin? What should …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/drugs/erythromycin/patient
Overview
… HIV status and the need to screen partner(s) for HIV and sexually transmitted infections; provide testing or refer … (AII). Discuss whether HIV status has been disclosed to sexual partner(s); discuss options for pre-exposure … be attained before attempting conception for personal health, to prevent sexual HIV transmission to partners …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/perinatal/prepregnancy-counseling-care-overview
Syphilis
… pallidum , is associated with an increased risk of sexual acquisition and transmission of HIV. 1-9 While rates … without HIV and therefore align with those outlined in the Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Treatment Guidelines of … risk assessment and routine discussion of sexual behaviors. Health care providers should discuss patient-centered risk …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-opportunistic-infections/syphilis
Herpes Simplex Virus
… condoms) prevent herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in sexually active adolescents and young adults with HIV? … Condoms should be used to prevent HSV infection (and other sexually transmitted diseases) in adolescents and young … that heal quickly can occur intermittently in both healthy children and children with HIV throughout their …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-pediatric-opportunistic-infections/herpes-simplex-virus
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV During Periconception, Antepartum, and Postpartum Periods
… Panel's Recommendations Health care professionals should discuss HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with all sexually active people without HIV, including those who are … suppression is associated with virtually no risk of HIV sexual transmission (see Reproductive Options When One or …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/perinatal/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep-prevent-hiv
Postpartum HIV Management and Follow-Up
… to reduce the risk of disease progression and prevent the sexual transmission of HIV (AI). ART should be continued … provides an opportunity to review and optimize a patient’s health care. Comprehensive medical care and supportive … plans and related prophylaxis and laboratory monitoring Sexual and reproductive health services, including …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/perinatal/postpartum-management-follow-up
Overview
… HIV specialty care providers, and, when appropriate, mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, … using antibody testing; Screening for and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, … medications 14,15 ; Assessment of the HIV status of sexual partner(s) and referral of partner(s) for HIV testing …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/perinatal/antepartum-care
Reproductive Options When One or Both Partners Have HIV
… apart) before attempting conception to maximize personal health, prevent HIV sexual transmission (AI), and minimize the risk of HIV … therapy and has achieved sustained viral suppression, sexual intercourse without a condom allows conception …
https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/guidelines/perinatal/prepregnancy-counseling-childbearing-age-reproductive-options-partners