Antiretroviral Treatment Recommendations (USA)

This article gives detailed recommendations on treatment, including when and what to start, monitoring and when to change.

Thompson M, Aberg J, Cahn P, Montaner J, et al. JAMA. 2010;304;321-333 for treatment guidelines.

New HIV Testing Recommendations

Offer and recommend a routine HIV test to all adults who have not been tested in the past year, under the following conditions:
  • Whenever any other bloodwork is ordered
  • Whenever a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) test or diagnosis occurs (same for Hepatitis C & Tuberculosis)
  • Whenever asked for an HIV test
Patients with an identified risk may benefit from more frequent testing, e.g. every 3-6 months. Continue to routinely order HIV tests with prenatal bloodwork