articleNew England Journal of MedicineJul 11, 2012BRONZE OA

Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Infection among African Women

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Abstract

Background

Preexposure prophylaxis with antiretroviral drugs has been effective in the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in some trials but not in others.

Methods

In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we assigned 2120 HIV-negative women in Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania to receive either a combination of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine (TDF-FTC) or placebo once daily. The primary objective was to assess the effectiveness of TDF-FTC in preventing HIV acquisition and to evaluate safety.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Placebo
  • Emtricitabine
  • Discontinuation
  • Internal medicine
  • Hazard ratio
  • Pill
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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