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High rates of forward transmission events after acute/early HIV-1 infection

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6475469_High_Rates_of_Forward_Transmission_Events_after_AcuteEarly_HIV-1_Infection

Uses a population-based phylogenetic approach to characterize HIV transmission dynamics in Quebec. Found early infection accounts for approximately half of onward transmissions. Suggests therapy at early stages of disease may prevent onward HIV transmission.

Author
B. Brenner, M. Roger, J. Routy, D. Moisi, M. Ntemgwa, C. Matte, J Baril, R. Thomas, D. Rouleau, J. Bruneau, R. Leblanc, M. Legault, C. Tremblay, H. Charest, M. Wainberg, Quebec Primary HIV Infection Study Group
Reference
The Journal of Infectious Disease 195, 7 (2007): pp. 951–959
Format
Scientific Studies and Research Papers
Countries
Global

Developing guidance for HIV prosecutions: an example of harm reduction?

http://www.aidslaw.ca/site/developing-guidance-for-hiv-prosecutions-an-example-of-harm-reduction-hivaids-policy-law-review-131/?lang=en

Describes both the process and the outcome of community lobbying the Crown Prosecution Service to develop guidance for prosecutors on HIV cases, and whether this intervention has benefited people living with HIV.

Author
Y. Azad
Reference
HIV/AIDS Policy and Law Review 13[1], 2008
Format
Guidelines and resources for Legal Professionals
Countries
United Kingdom