Accomplishments in HIV prevention science: implications for stemming the epidemic

Nat Med. 2003 Jul;9(7):881-6. doi: 10.1038/nm0703-881.

Abstract

The past two decades have witnessed substantial advances in the science of preventing HIV infection. Although important issues remain and there is a need for continuing research, arguably the biggest challenge in preventing HIV transmission is the full implementation of existing preventive interventions worldwide.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • Counseling
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Global Health
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology*
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • HIV Infections / transmission
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / diagnosis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents