Scientific African (Sep 2024)

Quantitative assessment of targeted testing and antiretroviral therapy integration in mathematical modeling of HIV/AIDS dynamics

  • Arinze Luke Ozioko,
  • Nnamani Nicholas Topman,
  • Chidinma N. Nwosu,
  • Sunday Emmanuel Fadugba,
  • Kekana Malesela,
  • Remigius Okeke Aja,
  • Obiora Cornelius Collins

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25
p. e02291

Abstract

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This study introduces an improved mathematical framework for modeling the dynamics of HIV/AIDS transmission. The model incorporates targeted testing strategies and accounting for the continuous impact of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Our results provide new insights into the potential synergies between targeted testing and the continuous use of ART, offering valuable implications for optimizing intervention strategies and advancing the global fight against HIV/AIDS. This approach helps reduce the HIV/AIDS viral load to undetectable levels, nearly eliminating transmission.

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