HIV elite controllers
From IDWiki
Background
Definition
- Variably defined, but the common thread is that of someone who maintains an undetectable viral load despite not being on treatment
- One possible definition is someone with 3 or more undetectable viral loads over at least 12 months
Epidemiology
- Represents about 1% of people living with HIV
- Exact prevalence depends on the definition
- Many elite controllers will eventually have breakthrough
Management
- Unclear how much benefit they get from HIV treatment
