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New HIV Drug Resistance Test Works With Undetectable Viral Load
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What Is Drug Resistance?

Taking PrEP After Contracting HIV May Stall a Positive Test Result

However, this delay is not linked to an increased risk of drug resistance.

HIV Drug Resistance Is on the Rise, World Health Organization Warns

The agency has issued an urgent call to nations to implement steps to ward off this threat to progress in fighting the epidemic.

Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Is a Rising Threat Globally

With three identified cases, in Japan, France and Spain, proving untreatable, the World Health Organization has issued a call to action.

PrEP Fails in a Third Man, But This Time HIV Drug Resistance Is Not to Blame

The Dutch man was engaging in very high-risk sex and adhering well to the daily Truvada regimen.

Transmission of Drug-Resistant HIV, While Common, May Not Affect Treatment Success

Further follow-up is needed after a South African study found no relationship between drug resistance and viral suppression rates.

As the Threat of Emerging Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Rises, What’s Next?

Noting past mistakes in testing protocol, researchers hope for new antibiotics and genetic screening that can guide treatment.

Keep Fighting

In a post titled “Fighting My Way Up,” POZ blogger Aundaray Guess reflects on his struggles with adherence to his HIV medications.

Some Africans Failing First-Line HIV Regimens Have Multidrug Resistance

A significant proportion of those failing a Viread-based regimen were already resistant to multiple drug classes.
Moisés Agosto

Going on Treatment

How to decide when to start antiretroviral therapy and which drugs to take

Long-Acting Antibody Successfully Combats Drug-Resistant HIV

In a Phase III trial, participants responded well to the addition of biweekly injections of the cloned antibody ibalizumab.

Imperfect Adherence to HIV Meds May Spur Harmful Inflammation

This may occur even when people living with the virus have an undetectable viral load.

Sexually Transmitted Infection Drug Resistance Is Rapidly Increasing

The World Health Organization has recommended updated treatment protocols to combat drug-resistant gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.

HIV-Positive Women Face Unique Challenges

Women prioritize taking care of their families, sometimes at the expense of their own health.

Keys to a Long Life

Aside from adhering well to your HIV meds, there are other things you can do to ensure that you live a long and healthy life with the virus.
Christopher Murray

The Four Ds and Ps

Christopher Murray has distilled four major life challenges that many people with HIV may face. And he’s created four solutions.

7 Ways to Improve Adherence

Adherence isn’t easy for everyone. Sticking to a medication regimen can be tough, but here are some tips and tools that may help.
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