HIV Weekly - May 16th 2006

A round-up of the latest HIV news, for people living with HIV in the UK and beyond.
  • HIV and children: Children who have a detectable viral load despite taking potent anti-HIV drugs may be able to safely simplify their anti-HIV treatment.
  • HIV disease: Some case reports suggest that untreated HIV may involve a risk of diabetes; a study involving monkeys finds that alcohol consumption may hasten the progression of an HIV-like virus in the gut.
  • Pregnancy and conception: A new test has been developed which can make sperm washing even safer.

HIV and children

HIV disease

Conception