G. Sonia Nagy

The Rising Incidence of Anal Cancer

HIV-infected men, particularly MSM, have an increased risk for human papillomavirus (HPV)–associated anal cancer. Whether treatment with potent

Does PI Use During Pregnancy Increase the Risk for Preterm Delivery

Use of combination antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy has lowered perinatal HIV transmission rates to less than 2% in the U.S. Nonetheless, concerns exist about the risk for preterm delivery. In European cohorts, this risk was significantly higher with combination therapy, with or without PIs, than with no therapy ( AIDS 2000; 14:2913). However, in a large study of seven U.S. cohorts, there was no increase in risk with any type of antiretroviral therapy (ACC Sep 1 2002). To evaluate this issue further, …

Treatment of Acute HIV Infection

Studies of the immunologic and virologic effects of early treatment during acute HIV infection have yielded mixed results. Some evidence shows that

Reducing Nevirapine Resistance in Mothers and Infants

Single-dose nevirapine is an important component of regimens for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV in resource-poor areas. Unfortunately,

Resistance Mutations Persist After Single-Dose Nevirapine

Perinatal HIV transmission can be prevented with a single intrapartum dose of nevirapine to the mother and an additional dose to the newborn. This

HIV-Related Risk Behaviors in U.S. High School Students

One national healthcare objective for 2010 is to reduce HIV-associated risk behaviors in U.S. youth. To track progress so far, CDC researchers analyzed

Androgen Deficiency in Older HIV-Infected Men

Low androgen levels become increasingly common as men age and have also been reported in HIV-infected patients. How prevalent is androgen deficiency in

Cryptogenic Liver Disease in HIV-Infected Patients

Liver disease has become an important cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected patients. Now, researchers have described the characteristics of

TB Meningitis: Higher Mortality in HIV-Positive Patients

HIV infection increases the risk for all forms of tuberculosis (TB), including extrapulmonary disease. TB meningitis is a particularly severe

HIV Transmission by Men Who Have Sex with Men and with Women

HIV incidence is increasing in women, particularly women of color. To what extent might men who have sex with both men and women (MSM/W) contribute to