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what are the treatment options for hiv/aids

by Claudia Wilkinson Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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The treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART involves taking a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day. ART is recommended for everyone who has HIV. ART cannot cure HIV, but HIV medicines help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives.Aug 16, 2021

What is the best treatment for HIV?

HIV TreatmentHIV medicine is called antiretroviral therapy (ART).There is no effective cure for HIV. But with proper medical care, you can control HIV.Most people can get the virus under control within six months.Taking HIV medicine does not prevent transmission of other sexually transmitted diseases.

What are the types of treatment for HIV?

The seven HIV drug classes are:Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)Protease inhibitors (PIs)Fusion inhibitors.CCR5 antagonists.Integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs)Post-attachment inhibitors.

What is the treatment for HIV and what does that treatment do?

HIV is treated with antiretroviral medicines, which work by stopping the virus replicating in the body. This allows the immune system to repair itself and prevent further damage. A combination of HIV drugs is used because HIV can quickly adapt and become resistant.

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