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UK experts: successful treatment is "as effective as consistent condom use" in reducing HIV transmission
Roger Pebody, 2013-01-23 17:30:00

The British HIV Association (BHIVA) and the Department of Health’s Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (EAGA) published this week a position statement on the use of HIV treatment by people with HIV to reduce the risk of transmission. For the first time, the document provides health professionals with a consensus statement, developed by UK experts, which can be used to guide discussions with individuals.

Clinicians, epidemiologists, policy experts and HIV-positive people contributed to the document. The key points are outlined below.

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