Patterns and clinical consequences of discontinuing HIV preexposure prophylaxis during primary care.

CONCLUSIONS: Discontinuations of PrEP use among this American sample of predominately MSM were common, particularly among patients who were younger, identified as transgender women, or had behavioural health issues. As HIV seroconversions occurred after discontinuations of PrEP, strategies to prevent inappropriate discontinuations are needed. PMID: 30768762 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30768762?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - February 17, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: J Int AIDS Soc Source Type: research