Past and future of HIV infection. A document based on expert opinion

HIV infection is now almost 40 years old. In this time, along with the catastrophe and tragedy that it has entailed, it has also represented the capacity of modern society to take on a challenge of this magnitude and to transform an almost uniformly lethal disease into a chronic illness, compatible...

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Authors: Bouza, Emilio; Arribas López, José Ramón; Bernardino, José Ignacio; Coirás, Mayte; Coll, Pep; Romero, Jorge del; Fuster, María José; Górgolas, Miguel; Suárez García, Inés; Palomo, Esteban; Et al.
Format: Article
Publication date:2022
Country:España
Institution:Universidad Europea (UEM)
Repository:ABACUS. Repositorio de Producción Científica
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:abacus.universidadeuropea.com:11268/11508
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11268/11508
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Infecciones por VIH
Sida
Medicina preventiva
Tratamiento médico
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Summary:HIV infection is now almost 40 years old. In this time, along with the catastrophe and tragedy that it has entailed, it has also represented the capacity of modern society to take on a challenge of this magnitude and to transform an almost uniformly lethal disease into a chronic illness, compatible with a practically normal personal and relationship life. This anniversary seemed an ideal moment to pause and reflect on the future of HIV infection, the challenges that remain to be addressed and the prospects for the immediate future. This reflection has to go beyond merely technical approaches, by specialized professionals, to also address social and ethical aspects. For this reason, the Health Sciences Foundation convened a group of experts in different aspects of this disease to discuss a series of questions that seemed pertinent to all those present. Each question was presented by one of the participants and discussed by the group. The document we offer is the result of this reflection.