Experts outline three elements necessary for ending HIV/AIDS pandemic

WHAT: According to a new editorial, the world can control and ultimately end the HIV/AIDS pandemic through a three-pronged strategy that

• Significantly expands HIV testing and the availability of antiretroviral therapy
• Cures a sizeable proportion of HIV-infected individuals, so they no longer need lifelong antiretroviral therapy
• Prevents new HIV infections through greater availability of previously proven strategies as well as a new generation of HIV prevention tools

The authors explain why these three elements are necessary for ending the pandemic, and how each element-though challenging-could be tackled through a concerted global effort.

ARTICLE: GK Folkers and AS Fauci. Controlling and ultimately ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic. JAMA 304(3):350� (2010).

WHO: Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., NIAID director, and Gregory K. Folkers, M.S., M.P.H., NIAID health scientist and chief of staff, are available for comment.