This article by CATIE’s James Wilton and Logan Broeckaert first
appeared on the CATIE website here. Une version française est
disponible ici. We have known for years that antiretroviral
therapy can significantly improve the health outcomes of people
living with HIV. More recently, research has revealed the
important role that antiretroviral therapy plays in preventing
the transmission of the virus. As HIV treatment and prevention
have converged, attention has turned to how well we are engaging
people living with HIV in the continuum of services, including
testing, care and, ultimately, effective treatment. The concept
of an HIV treatment cascade has emerged as a way to identify
gaps in the continuum, which are preventing people from
realizing the treatment and prevention benefits of
antiretroviral therapy. This article takes a closer look at the
cascade, why it’s important for HIV prevention and how it can be
improved. Steps in the HIV treatment cascade Antiretroviral
therapy is normally considered successful