New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2016, Consolidated guidelines on HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations
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GuidelineAntiretroviral therapy for HIV infection in adults and adolescents in resource-limited settings : towards universal access : recommendations for a public health approach
Year of Publication2006
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Retired
Start ART in all HIV/HBV-coinfected individuals who require treatment for their HBV infection, (chronic active hepatitis), irrespective of the CD4 cell count or the WHO clinical stage.
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
Notes and Remarks
There are no special clinical ART recommendations specific to any key population. However, because of stigma, discrimination and marginalization, they frequently present late for treatment