HIV/AIDS News

Youth aged 13 to 24 years accounted for 26% of new HIV infections in 2010, according to new data in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Youth aged 13 to 24 years accounted for 26% of new HIV infections in 2010, according to new data in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

GLASGOW — Researchers reported an increase in vaginal delivery rates across Europe, from 17% to 52%, after most national guidelines were updated between 2001 and 2009 to recommend vaginal deliveries for HIV-positive women with undetectable or very low viral load.

Numerous young patients who have perinatal HIV infection engage in risky sexual behaviors when they become sexually active, according to recent data from the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study.

Numerous young patients who have perinatal HIV infection engage in risky sexual behaviors when they become sexually active, according to recent data from the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study.

Patients with severe malaria in Mozambique, Africa, who also have HIV appear to have higher parasite burden, more complications and a higher fatality rate, according to recent data.

SAN DIEGO — With three new studies this past year and the FDA approval of combination tenofovir/emtricitabine, pre-exposure prophylaxis has been a hot topic, according to a presentation here at ID Week 2012.

Children who live in resource-poor settings and who have HIV or are exposed to the virus may be at greater risk for neurodevelopmental delays compared with other children, according to data in a study published online.

Comprehensive prenatal care, including HIV testing, and surveillance and treatment are the keys to reducing the number of infants born to mothers with HIV, according to results published online this month.

Comprehensive prenatal care, including HIV testing, and surveillance and treatment are the keys to reducing the number of infants born to mothers with HIV, according to results published online this month.