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ArticleThe Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy2025

Rapid viral suppression using integrase inhibitors during acute HIV-1 infection.

Mehri S McKellar, Jessica R Keys, Lindsey M Filiatreau, Kara S McGee, Joann D Kuruc, Guido Ferrari, David M Margolis, Joseph J Eron, Charles B Hicks, Cynthia L Gay

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Mehri S McKellarDepartment of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2942-5398
Jessica R KeysDepartment of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Lindsey M FiliatreauDepartment of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Kara S McGeeDepartment of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Joann D KurucDepartment of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Guido FerrariDepartment of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
David M MargolisDepartment of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Joseph J EronDepartment of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Charles B HicksViiV Healthcare, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.
Cynthia L GayDepartment of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Funding

Training LEADers to Accelerate Global Mental Health Disparities in Research (LEAD)T37MD014218 · NIMHD · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI CAVAZOS-REHG, PATRICIA A, SSEWAMALA, FRED M · 2019 to 2023
$1.3M
Duke Center for AIDS Research 1P30 A1 64518Gilead SciencesNIMHD NIH HHS T37 MD014218
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAntiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended for all individuals with HIV infection, including those with acute HIV-1 infection (AHI). While recommendations are similar to those for chronic infection, efficacy data regarding treatment of acute HIV is limited.

methodsThis was a single arm, 96-week study of a once-daily integrase inhibitor (INSTI)-based regimen using elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (EVG/COBI/FTC/TDF) in AHI. Primary endpoint was proportion of participants with HIV-1 RNA <200 copies/mL and <50 copies/mL by treatment weeks 24 and 48, respectively. We also examined time to viral suppression and weight gain after treatment initiation. Outcomes and characteristics were compared with a historical AHI cohort using a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-based regimen with efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (EFV/FTC/TDF).

resultsThirty-three participants with AHI were enrolled with 31 available for analyses. Most were African American (61%) and men who have sex with men (73%). Median age was 26 (IQR 22-42). Demographics were similar between the two AHI cohorts. By Week 24, 100% in the INSTI and 99% in the NNRTI cohort were <200 copies/mL; by Week 48, 100% in both cohorts were <50 copies/mL. Time to viral suppression was shorter in the INSTI cohort (median 54 versus 99 days). Mean weight change was similar with a 3.6 kg increase in the INSTI cohort and 2.4 kg in the NNRTI cohort at 96 weeks.

conclusionsINSTI-based ART during AHI resulted in rapid and sustained viral suppression. Over 96 weeks, weight increased in the INSTI-based cohort but was similar to weight increase in a historical NNRTI-based AHI cohort.

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HIV-1HIV InfectionsHIV Integrase InhibitorsViral LoadAdultAnti-HIV AgentsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuinolonesRNA, ViralTreatment OutcomeAnti-HIV AgentselvitegravirHIV Integrase InhibitorsQuinolonesRNA, Viral

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PMCPMC11695874

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