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We investigated the role and characteristics of transmission clusters in the HIV dynamics in this region for appropriate local response. HIV pol gene sequences collected in Centre-Loire Valley over a decade (2010\u20132020) were included in a phylogenetic analysis combined with epidemiological data. Putative transmission clusters were inferred using HIV Transmission Cluster Engine methods. Risk factors of being part of a cluster were studied using multivariate logistic regression models. Of the 1,305 participants, 579 (44%) were born in France, mainly from sub-Saharan Africa; 494 (38%) were women; 433 (33%) were men who have sex with men (MSM); and 694 (53%) were heterosexuals. Migrants had lower CD4 cell count at diagnosis than those born in France (296 vs 443,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.01), likely due to delayed time to diagnosis. A total of 86 clusters were identified (clustering rate of 21%), including 33 of size \u22653 involving 170 participants (3\u201316 per cluster). MSM (OR 2.16,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.01) and higher viral load (OR 1.21,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.01) were risk factors of clustering. Individuals born abroad were clearly not detected in clusters, contrary to those born in France (OR 0.03,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.01). Among large clusters, persistent virological control was achieved in a median of 75% of participants vs 83% outside clusters (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.01). Molecular epidemiology showed that MSM were part of local transmission networks but not heterosexual migrants, suggesting distinct epidemic features and needs.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                    <jats:sec>\n                      <jats:title>IMPORTANCE<\/jats:title>\n                      <jats:p>To end the HIV epidemic, it will also be necessary to halt the spread of the virus beyond large metropolitan areas, where resources are more limited and epidemiological trends are more difficult to grasp. In this study, we showed how molecular epidemiology could be used at the regional level to inform HIV surveillance and support decision-making for an appropriate local response. This could be especially helpful when national databases are lacking. We investigated the role and characteristics of transmission clusters in the HIV dynamics of the Centre-Loire Valley region, a low-density demographic and medical region near Paris, with a focus on migrants. We found that men who have sex with men (MSM) were part of local transmission clusters but not heterosexual migrants, suggesting distinct HIV epidemics and needs. Epidemic control would require further implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis and treatment as prevention for MSM to slow the dynamics of HIV clusters locally, and generalized access to HIV screening for migrants.<\/jats:p>\n                    <\/jats:sec>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1128\/spectrum.02542-25","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,22]],"date-time":"2026-04-22T13:00:40Z","timestamp":1776862840000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1128\/asmj-crossmark-policy-page","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["HIV epidemic and needs beyond fast-track cities: a transmission network analysis to study the dynamics of HIV clusters in a French region near Paris"],"prefix":"10.1128","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Nived","family":"Collercandy","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Tours","place":["Tours, 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