HIV meds may stir up herpes: new study investigates
NCT ID NCT03092505
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at 190 HIV-positive women starting HIV medicines to see how often herpes virus symptoms appear or get worse. Researchers collected blood, urine, and vaginal samples over a year to track virus activity. The goal was to understand why some women have herpes flare-ups after starting HIV treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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Rakai, Kalisizo, and Villa Maria Hospital
Kalisizo, Uganda
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