HIV and HTLV-1 Coinfection: The Need to Initiate Antiretroviral Therapy
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care 12(6) 373-374 ª The Author(s) 2013 Reprints and permission: sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/2325957413500988 jiapac.sagepub.com
Eduardo Ticona, MD, MScBT1,2, Moises A. Huaman, MD, MSc3, Omar Yanque, MD1,2, and Joseph R. Zunt, MD, MPH4
According to the latest Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for the use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-1-infected persons, initiation of ART is recommended for all HIV-infected persons regardless of the CD4 count. In resource-limited settings where ART is not available for all patients, treatment should be prioritized for those with the following conditions: pregnancy, CD4 count