Primary Care Guidelines for the Management of Persons Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: 2009 Update by the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

TLDR

Evidence‑based guidelines for HIV management were developed by the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, incorporating new antiretroviral drugs, improved prognosis, and emerging common health problems in patients with longer survival. The guidelines aim to assist health‑care providers in caring for HIV‑infected patients and those at risk, emphasizing management and monitoring of age‑ and gender‑specific health issues. The document integrates new evidence from 2003–2008 to update recommendations. These updated guidelines replace the 2004 version.

Abstract

Abstract Evidence-based guidelines for the management of persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were prepared by an expert panel of the HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. These updated guidelines replace those published in 2004. The guidelines are intended for use by health care providers who care for HIV-infected patients or patients who may be at risk for acquiring HIV infection. Since 2004, new antiretroviral drugs and classes have become available, and the prognosis of persons with HIV infection continues to improve. However, with fewer complications and increased survival, HIV-infected persons are increasingly developing common health problems that also affect the general population. Some of these conditions may be related to HIV infection itself and its treatment. HIV-infected persons should be managed and monitored for all relevant age- and gender-specific health problems. New information based on publications from the period 2003–2008 has been incorporated into this document.