Updates on Preventing HIV Infection.
10.3904/kjm.2016.90.6.474
- Author:
Jun Yong CHOI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. seran@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
HIV;
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome;
Prevention & control
- MeSH:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;
Anti-Infective Agents;
HIV Infections*;
HIV*;
Mass Screening;
Occupational Exposure;
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis;
Postpartum Period;
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis;
Universal Precautions
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2016;90(6):474-480
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
There are many evidence-based methods to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. This review describes recent updates on the prevention of HIV infection via sexual contact, mother-to-child transmission, and occupational exposure. The use of antiretroviral therapy to prevent HIV has been a major accomplishment. Successful strategies for preventing the sexual transmission of HIV include the implementation of treatment for prevention, pre-exposure prophylaxis, and microbicides. Mother-to-child HIV transmission can be minimized by screening and administering pre-, intra-, and postpartum prophylaxis. Adherence to universal precautions and post-exposure prophylaxis are effective preventive measures for occupational exposure. The implementation of prevention strategies based on scientific evidence should decrease the spread of this epidemic.