JANUARY 26, 2024

Very Early ART May Be 1 Key to Remission

By IDSE News Staff

Starting HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) shortly after diagnosis could promote long-term control if a person discontinues treatment, according to a recent study.

Scientists from several institutions used an animal model to identify a window of opportunity for the introduction of treatment that promotes remission of HIV infection. It appears that starting treatment four weeks after infection promotes long-term control of the virus following the interruption of treatment after