What is antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection? Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is atreatment regimen for HIV infection with a combination of three or more classes ofdrugs. Each drug class attacks the virus in a different way at different phases of its replication cycle. ART controls the ...
Although there is no cure for HIV, it can be treated with appropriate medicines so that the blood viral load remains low. People who undergo ART can enjoy a healthy life without the risk of sexually transmitting the virus to their partners as long as precautions are taken. Pre-and post-...
For most types of HIV tests, you’ll need to wait 2 weeks or more after exposure to get an accurate result. You can infect others soon after you're exposed, so practice safe sex and take other precautions in the meantime. Almost everyone who is HIV-positive has detectable levels of ...
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, and when untreated, can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. What is HIV/AIDS?
Nigeria is a country in sub-Saharan Africa that ranks second in the number of HIV/AIDS sufferers worldwide and has the highest prevalence after South Africa. UNAIDS' partnership with Airtel Nigeria strengthens Telco's existing partnership with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) ...
Medication can help keep your HIV in check. But your personal actions also will have a big effect on your health. Always use a condom.Even if your viral load is undetectable, it’s best to use a condom for backup protection when you have sex. Condoms are the best way to prevent not ...
What is the prognosis for newborns with congenitally acquired HIV? Evidence-Based Answer: Infants with congenital HIV infections have lower morbidity and mortality rates when started on immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) compared with delayed ART treatment (SOR: A, systematic review of RCTs). ...
HIV infection compromises the intestinal epithelial barrier, increasing permeability and microbial translocation, which trigger inflammation and cellular stress. ART does not fully restore gut barrier integrity, leading to persistent inflammation and cellular stress. Additionally, HIV-associated microbial dysbiosi...
The goal of this activity is to improve learners’ competence in implementing optimal HIV treatment and prevention strategies through the appropriate use of contemporary antiretroviral regimens. Target Audience This program is intended for physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates...
Coformulated bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide versus dolutegravir with emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide, for initial treatment of HIV-1 infection (GS-US-380-1490): a randomised, double-blind, multicentre, phase 3, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2017;390(10107):2073-2082....