Abstract |
The 25th anniversary of the first reports of a catastrophic illness later classified as AIDS and the 10th anniversary of highly active antiretroviral therapy ( HAART) both occurred in 2006. Where available, HAART has revolutionised the treatment of HIV. This success has brought challenges--the unknown long-term history of treated HIV infection, the development of toxicity and drug resistance, and the ageing HIV-infected patient. Despite these advances, the number of HIV cases continues to rise in vulnerable populations in under-resourced areas of the world. These anniversaries allow us to appreciate the milestones achieved thus far and those yet to be achieved. Only a collaborative global effort will stop the epidemic from overwhelming efforts to contain it.
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Authors | Tabitha W Mahungu, Alison J Rodger, Margaret A Johnson |
Journal | Clinical medicine (London, England)
(Clin Med (Lond))
Vol. 9
Issue 2
Pg. 125-8
(Apr 2009)
ISSN: 1470-2118 [Print] England |
PMID | 19435115
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Age Factors
- Anti-HIV Agents
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
(adverse effects)
- Chronic Disease
- Disease Progression
- Drug Resistance, Viral
- HIV Infections
(complications, drug therapy, epidemiology)
- Humans
- Risk Factors
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