HIV-1 superinfection in a patient with known HIV-2 – A case report. (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ring, Kyle; Muir, David; Mackie, Nicola; Bailey, Angela C
• Is Part Of: International journal of STD & AIDS. Volume 31:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 271
• Page End: 273
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: HIV-2 -- HIV diagnostic tests -- Africa -- heterosexual transmission -- risk factors -- prevention of sexual transmission; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; AIDS (Disease) -- Periodicals; 616.951
• DOI: 10.1177/0956462420901969
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0956-4624

Abstract

We report a case of HIV-1 superinfection in a patient with established HIV-2 infection. The patient was not taking antiretroviral therapy, in line with criteria in national guidelines, and reported no risk for infection with HIV-1. This case serves as a reminder that patients infected with HIV-2 remain susceptible to HIV-1 infection. The protective effect of antiretroviral treatment against HIV-1 infection should be a consideration in treatment decisions for individuals with HIV-2 infection.