Acute HIV Infection and Early Disease Research Program (AIEDRP)
ACUTE HIV INFECTION AND EARLY DISEASE RESEARCH PROGRAM (AIEDRP)
AIEDRP is an international multi-center study to determine viral and immune factors that may be important in early infection, and to determine whether starting treatment for HIV infection early can help people exposed to the virus live longer and healthier lives. Experts believe that starting treatment within 90 days of infection may be beneficial in helping people with HIV remain healthy. The goal is to identify people with acute HIV infection or early disease and follow them prospectively. AIEDRP will target individuals who show signs and symptoms of early HIV infection, which can mimic those of a severe flu, such as: fever, sore throat, fatigue, headache, muscle ache, nausea, rash and general malaise. AIEDRP will provide free testing, referral for treatment, and long-term monitoring to individuals who have been recently exposed to HIV. The Aaron Diamond Foundation has subcontracted with SUNY Downstate specifically to increase the number of women and minorities into the research project.
For further information please contact:
Ronald Harris, RN, ACRN, MHA
Clinical Research Coordinator
Phone: (718) 270-4487
Fax: (718) 270-1685
email: ronald.harris@downstate.edu
