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HIV treatments must be promptly administered to anyone diagnosed as HIV positive. These treatments slow down the course of the disease.
As per WHO, HIV treatments include use of at least three antiretroviral drugs to suppress the HIV virus. Various classes of drugs that are helpful in HIV treatment are non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, integrase inhibitors, entry inhibitors, fusion inhibitors, CCR5 receptor antagonists, maturation inhibitors, etc.
The drugs bevirimat and vivecon are being investigated for their benefits in HIV treatment.
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How does HIV pertain to aids?
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. Medications can control this progression.
How is a HIV still in your body if you have been treated with medications?
Medications used to treat HIV infection are not focused on killing the virus. Viruses are very small and difficult to treat. HIV medications focus on inhibiting the virus' ability to replicate. Essentially they meds are geared at slowing down the progression of the infection, not eliminating the virus.
Do HIV drugs work perfectly or not at all?
Medications used to treat HIV infection have come a long way but they are far from perfect. With treatment, HIV is considered a chronic infection and not a terminal illness. However, HIV medications may have serious side effects that cause patients difficulty in day-to-day interactions. Despite adverse side effects, HIV medications are good at preventing the progression of the disease and help clients stay healthier for longer periods of time.
How can hiv medications affect a child's brain?
It will make her into a superhero capable of shooting lasers out of her eyes.
What treatment for aids are currently available?
The symptoms of AIDS can be treated , thought not cured, through a variety of medications. Currently there are 5 classes of medications collectively called antiretrovirals, that help control the HIV virus and/or help build the immune system.
Do antiviral medications affect the birth control pill?
Medications used for herpes, like Valtrex, Famvir, and Zovirax/acyclovir, do not affect the birth control pill. Some HIV medications do affect the birth control pill. Contact your pharmacist or health care provider for advice specific to your medication regimen.
Do flowers affect the symptoms of Stevens Johnson syndrome?
No, flowers do not affect the symptoms. It is affected by medications, radiation therapy, and infections such as herpes, hepatitis, pneumonia and HIV.
Would you expect patients with lack of serum reactivity to have a fast or slow progression from hiv to aids?
It will have fast progression
How is HIV and AIDS treated?
Medications
What is a main marker for the progression of HIV infection?
A main marker or sign for the progression of HIV infection includes flu-like symptoms, fever, headache, tiredness, fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes, and swollen lymph glands,
Do you take HIV drugs after ecstasy?
Medical adherence is important when taking HIV medications. Street drugs may affect the way a person's body absorbs medicines or the way HIV medicines work. Its important to discuss other substances you may be using with your doctor or HIV specialty healthcare provider.
Do HIV antivirals reduce the rate of HIV infection?
HIV antiretrovirals are intended to help people who are already infected with the HIV virus. Some of the medications help slow down reproduction of HIV viral cells in the body. Others help boost the immune system. A person who is HIV positive will always have the potential to transmit the virus, even if they are on antiretroviral medications. However, taking the medications may make someone less infectious, which would reduce the rate of tranmission of HIV.
