HIV preexposure prophylaxis for adolescents and young adults.
HIV preexposure prophylaxis for adolescents and young adults.
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DOI:
10.1097/mop.0000000000000512
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发表时间:
2017-08
影响因子:
3.6
通讯作者:
Hsu K
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文献类型:
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作者:
Allen E;Gordon A;Krakower D;Hsu K
This review describes the evidence for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with daily combined tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and emtricitabine (FTC) in adolescents and young adults. Current recommendations are described, as are the unique medical, socioeconomic, and legal considerations regarding the use of PrEP for youth. PrEP with daily oral TDF-FTC has been shown to help prevent new HIV infection among adults at substantial risk. Evidence suggests a protective benefit of PrEP for youth at risk for HIV, although low adherence is emerging as a barrier to effective use. Effective use of antiretrovirals for PrEP represents a seminal development in HIV prevention efforts. Improving access and adherence to PrEP for youth has the potential to substantially reduce the incidence of HIV in this population.