For a newly diagnosed HIV patient, what are the criteria for rapid ART initiation according to the guidelines? Additionally, identify the preferred initial ART regimens recommended for ART-naive patients, and list at least three specific regimen components or types mentioned as preferred options.
Navigate to hivguidelines.org Click on 'HIV Treatment' from the left navigation menu. Click on 'Protocol for Rapid ART Initiation' under 'Rapid ART Initiation'. Identify and list the criteria for patient candidacy for rapid ART initiation. Go back to the 'HIV Treatment' collection page. Click on 'General Principles in Choosing an Initial ART Regimen' under 'Selecting an Initial ART Regimen'. Identify and list at least three specific preferred initial ART regimen components or types for ART-naive patients.
Successfully navigate to the 'Protocol for Rapid ART Initiation' page. State the key criteria for patient candidacy for rapid ART initiation: new reactive HIV test/confirmed diagnosis/suspected acute HIV/known HIV, no prior ART (excluding PrEP/PEP) or limited prior use, and no medical conditions requiring deferral (e.g., suspected cryptococcal or TB meningitis, CMV retinitis). Successfully navigate to the 'General Principles in Choosing an Initial ART Regimen' page. List at least three of the following preferred initial ART regimen components or types: INSTI-based regimen, BIC (as part of TAF/FTC/BIC), DTG, or a boosted PI.