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what treatment did magic johnson use for hiv

by Elody Stiedemann Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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The first antiretroviral drug to treat HIV, zidovudine (AZT
zidovudine (AZT
Zidovudine (ZDV), also known as azidothymidine (AZT), is an antiretroviral medication used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS. It is generally recommended for use in combination with other antiretrovirals.
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, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1987. However, Johnson ultimately had to retire from the National Basketball League (NBA) in 1996 due to his illness.
Nov 7, 2016

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How has Magic Johnson survived 20 years with HIV?

The truth is, there isn’t really a secret, according to Live Science. Johnson is not alone in having survived with the disease for so long The key is preventing HIV from progressing into AIDS through a cocktail of medications and enzymes that arrest its development.

How did Magic Johnson find out he had HIV?

How did Magic Johnson find out he had HIV? He took an AIDS test. He passed it. Got a 85. Don Fulcher. Works at Registered Dental Hygienist (2017–present) · 4y · Who is the best NBA basketball player of all time? Bill Russel, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabber and Kobe Bryant.

Is It True Magic Johnson no longer has HIV?

Many people have lived with HIV even longer than Johnson. "There is nothing unique about Magic," said Spencer Lieb, senior epidemiologist and HIV/AIDS research coordinator for the Florida Consortium for HIV/AIDS Research. "There are still people alive and kicking and doing very well 20 and 30 years after infection."

Did Magic Johnson beat HIV?

Magic Johnson: the NBA superstar who smashed HIV stigma – then built a huge fortune ‘They told me that the three-drug combination was going to save my life, and they were right’ ...

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What is Magic Johnson's foundation?

He is the founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation, which works to educate people about safe sex practices and the need for testing for the virus. Through his foundation, Johnson also works to increase public acceptance ...

Is Magic Johnson healthy?

Basketball great Magic John son has not been cured of human immunodeficiency virus, which remains latent in his body, but as of February 2015, he remains in good health. He attributes his good condition to early detection, compliance with anti-HIV medication and a healthy lifestyle.

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