OBJECTIVE
To estimate HIV incidence in the United States using a newly developed method.
METHODS
The analysis period (2002-2011) was broken down into 3-year periods with overlaps, and HIV incidence… (More)
To assess the validity of the reference values for hematologic and immunologic indices currently used in Africa, we evaluated blood samples from 3,311 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative… (More)
BACKGROUND
The impact of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on sexual risk behavior and HIV transmission among HIV-infected persons in Africa is unknown.
OBJECTIVE
To assess changes in risky sexual… (More)
BACKGROUND
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) may influence the biological, social and behavioral determinants of pregnancy in HIV-infected women. However, there are limited longitudinal data on the… (More)
OBJECTIVE
HIV counseling and testing (HCT) is a key intervention for HIV/AIDS control, and new strategies have been developed for expanding coverage in developing countries. We compared costs and… (More)
Pediatric adherence to daily drug regimens has not been widely assessed in Africa where majority of HIV infected children live. Using in-depth interviews of 42 HIV-infected children taking ART and/or… (More)
Despite the importance of mental illness and the high prevalence of HIV in Africa, few studies have documented depressive symptoms among HIV-infected persons in Africa. We assessed factors associated… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the association between a positive serum cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) test at baseline and mortality during the first 12 weeks on antiretroviral therapy (ART). Cryptococcal… (More)
IMPORTANCE
Early diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, prompt linkage to and sustained care, and antiretroviral therapy are associated with reduced individual morbidity,… (More)
BACKGROUND
We evaluated clinical toxicity in HIV-infected persons receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Uganda.
METHODS
From May 2003 through December 2004, adults with a CD4 cell count < or… (More)