Title | Test and treat DC: forecasting the impact of a comprehensive HIV strategy in Washington DC. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Walensky, Rochelle P., David A. Paltiel, Elena Losina, Bethany L. Morris, Callie A. Scott, Erin R. Rhode, George R. Seage, and Kenneth A. Freedberg |
Corporate Authors | CEPAC Investigators |
Journal | Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America |
Volume | 51 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 392-400 |
Date Published | 2010 Aug 15 |
ISSN | 1537-6591 |
Keywords | Adult, Anti-HIV Agents, Communicable Disease Control, District of Columbia, Female, Forecasting, HIV Infections, Humans, Life Expectancy, Male, Models, Theoretical, Treatment Outcome, Viral Load |
Abstract | The United States and international agencies have signaled their commitment to containing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic via early case identification and linkage to antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately at diagnosis. We forecast outcomes of this approach if implemented in Washington DC. |
DOI | 10.1086/655130 |
Alternate Journal | Clin. Infect. Dis. |