Fig 2. Per-protocol survival analysis of time from randomization (Deferred Treatment arm) or cessation of immediate ART (Immediate Treatment arm) until permanent initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Results are stratified by study arm (Immediate ART vs. Deferred ART). The Immediate ART arm includes the 37 subjects who completed the study protocol, i.e., 12 months of ART followed by cessation of ART and continuation of clinical monitoring. Numbers of observations at 6-monthly time points are shown. (For the results of the same analysis including the 9 subjects in the Immediate arm who completed 12 months of ART but did not stop ART at that time, see S1 Fig).