Fauci Discusses Early HIV Infection and a Novel Target for HIV Vaccine Development at International AIDS Conference

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NIH Scientist S. Fauci Discusses Early HIV Infection and a Novel Target for HIV Vaccine Development at International

AIDS Conference

In a plenary lecture at the 18th International AIDS conference in Vienna, Austria, S. Fauci, M.D., presented new insights on the early and complex pathogenic events that occur rapidly—within hours to days—following sexual exposure to HIV.

Dr. Fauci discussed how the growing understanding of these events informs the development of new strategies for preventing HIV infection, such as topical microbicides, pre-exposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral

drugs, and HIV vaccines, as well as the potential importance of early antiretroviral treatment in minimizing HIV disease and perhaps allowing for a cure in some patients. To view his lecture, please go to http://globalhealth.kff.org/AIDS2010/July-20/Tuesday-Plenary.aspx.

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