The changing face of HIV

Approximately 40 million people are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.15 000 new infections are estimated to occur each day.In the West there is little evidence that the number of new HIV infections in at-risk groups is in decline.A combination of antibiotic prophylaxis and HAART has had a revolutionary impact upon the management of HIV disease in the West.There has been no reduction in the incidence of AIDS-related tumours.Drug toxicity is a major concern.The best hope for controlling HIV disease is with an effective vaccine, an area of intense research.85% of HIV infected persons do not have access to effective therapy.