De 14e Internationale Aidsconferentie: 'Kennis, betrokkenheid en actie'

- During the world AIDS conference in Barcelona it became clear that the worst-case scenario of 10 years ago has become a reality: the HIV epidemic is continuing to spread. Also in industrialised countries the incidence of HIV infections among homosexual men is once again increasing.

- An HIV vaccine is still not available.

- Although the development of antiretroviral therapy continues, HIV inhibitors do not result in an eradication of HIV.

- It is still not clear as to when therapy can best be started and what the consequences are of temporarily withdrawing therapy.

- In countries where HIV inhibitors are widely available, the life expectancy of HIV-infected persons is increasing.

- The life expectancy of HIV patients will possibly decrease again due to an increased resistance towards the currently available antiretroviral drugs.