Caregivers of children with HIV in Botswana prefer monthly IV Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies (bNAbs) to daily oral ART
Maureen Sakoi-Mosetlhi,
Gbolahan Ajibola,
Roxanna Haghighat
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Monthly intravenous infusion of broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies may be an attractive alternative to daily oral antiretroviral treatment for children living with HIV. However, acceptability among caregivers remains unknown.
Methods
We evaluated monthly infusion of dual bNAbs (VRCO1LS and 10–1074) as a treatment alternative to ART among children participating in the Tatelo Study in Botswana. Eligible children aged 2–5 years received 8–32 weeks of bNAbs overlapping with ART, and up to 24… Show more
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