The contribution of HIV-discordant relationships to new HIV infections in Rakai, Uganda
Gray, R.; Ssempiija, V.; Shelton, J.; Serwadda, D.; Nalugoda, F.; Kagaayi, J.; Kigozi, G.; Wawer, M.J.
Aids 25(6): 863-865
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1473-5571 PMID: 21326076 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0b013e3283448790Document Number: 223044
We determined HIV infections in the Rakai cohort before (82/9434) and after (131/13082) the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The proportions of total HIV infections pre-ART and post-ART were 18.3% and 13.7%, respectively, among identifiable HIV-discordant couples, 23.2% and 26.0%, respectively, in concordant HIV-negative couples, 29.3% and 17.6% in married persons with unknown partner status, and 29.3% and 42.7% in the unmarried. Voluntary counseling and testing targeting discordant couples is unlikely to have a substantial impact in this setting.