October 14, 2020

Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV Infection in Adults

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Testing and Treatment

Keywords (Tags): candidate, report, summarize, treatment

• The International Antiviral Society-USA panel released recommendations regarding antiretroviral therapy for both the treatment and prevention of HIV. These guidelines involve recommendations regarding when to start antiretroviral therapy, when to change regimens, and recommendations for specific subpopulations (e.g., elderly patients, patients with organ dysfunction). Highlights of changes from previous versions include new recommendations for initial therapy (DTG/BIC + TAF/FTC or TDF/FTC) and include a two drug option for the first time (DTG/3TC) in select subpopulations.

Saag et al. (Oct 14, 2020). Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV Infection in Adults. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.17025