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HIV transmission - Aidsmap
WEBThe two main ways in which HIV is passed on are unprotected vaginal and anal sex. Condoms, PrEP and HIV treatment are effective ways of preventing HIV transmission. HIV can sometimes be transmitted through oral sex. For HIV to be transmitted from one person to another, four conditions need to be met. If any one of these conditions are not met ...
Recommended treatments for HIV - Aidsmap
WEBThe recommended first-line HIV treatments for most people all include an integrase inhibitor: either dolutegravir or bictegravir. It is usually taken together with a nucleoside backbone as part of a three-drug combination. There are five options: Dolutegravir / tenofovir disoproxil / emtricitabine. This is usually taken as two pills: Tivicay ...
Condoms - Aidsmap
WEBCondoms are used during sex to provide a barrier. When used properly and consistently, they can prevent HIV and many other sexually transmitted infections. Used correctly, they are also an effective form of contraception (preventing a pregnancy). Both male and female condoms are available.
PrEP and sexually transmitted infections - Aidsmap
WEBConcern has been raised that pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) could lead to, or contribute to, a new epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV.. No other STI combines incurability with near-100% lethality in the absence of treatment as HIV does. But other STIs can have serious health consequences.
AIDS 2022 | aidsmap
WEBAug 1, 2022 · AIDS 2022. The 24th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022) took place in Montréal, Canada and virtually from 29 July to 2 August. NAM aidsmap was an official scientific media partner for the conference. The search for a cure.
Potent new anti-HIV drug only needs to be injected once every six ...
WEBJul 26, 2021 · This pair of drugs requires injections in the buttocks, either every month or every two months. Treatment that needs to be taken even less frequently would be even more of an advance. The medication that is being tested this way is called lenacapavir. It works in a different way from existing anti-HIV drugs. It interferes with part of the HIV ...
AIDS 2022: Just six injections a year can prevent HIV: how will the ...
WEBAug 3, 2022 · New data suggest PrEP in pregnancy is safe Laurén Gómez at AIDS 2022. Photo by Rosalie Hayes. New data on PrEP use during pregnancy suggest it is not harmful to children’s longer-term development, according to a …
Welcome to the new aidsmap
WEBJul 19, 2019 · Welcome to the new look aidsmap. You’ll still get the same reliable and accurate reporting of the most important international stories relating to HIV prevention, treatment and support but we hope that it will be even easier to find the information that you need - and to share that knowledge with friends, colleagues and those you care for.
HIV and travel - Aidsmap
WEBPeople living with HIV are able to travel to most countries of the world. But some countries have restrictions on entry for people with HIV, most often for people applying for a work or resident’s visa. See Travel restrictions below. Also, find out if you need any vaccinations or other preventive medicines, and if it is safe for you to have them.