Interim Guidance: Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection in Men Who Have Sex with Men

Estimados colegas , les dejo aquí un artículo interesante del CDC, publicado el 28 de enero del 2011.

Saludos

Dr. Carlos Erazo


"What is already known on this topic?
HIV infections are increasing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States despite awareness of HIV/AIDS and the protective effect of consistent condom use. A recent international study indicated that HIV infection among MSM can be reduced by daily preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with a well-tolerated combination of specific antiviral medications.
What is added by this report?
This report provides interim guidance for health-care providers in the United States based on results of the only large clinical trial testing the efficacy and safety of PrEP for reducing HIV acquisition by MSM.
What are the implications for public health practice?
For MSM whose behaviors place them at high risk for HIV infection
and who do not use other effective prevention methods consistently, PrEP might reduce their risk for HIV infection. Until comprehensive U.S. Public Health Service guidelines are available,
CDC is providing interim guidance to help guide clinical practice."

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm6003.pdf