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When to start treatment
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When to start treatment

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A discussion of the best time to begin treatment, including the arguments surrounding early and delayed treatment for HIV, treatment during primary infection, post-exposure prophylaxis, and HIV treatment during pregnancy.

Summary: When to start treatment
Treatment during primary infection
Arguments for early treatment
Arguments for delaying treatment
Frequently asked questions about when to start treatment
Treatment during pregnancy

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