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 ...
Explain what exactly is the ART therapy for HIV. What is the significance of sterilization in a laboratory? Briefly describe( very short) how HIV tested in a patient using 1. ELISA METHOD 2 WESTERN BOLT METHOD and 3 RT- PCR METHOD Also mention their advantages and disadvantages over one...
The Truth About Rapid HIV Tests Rapid tests for HIV are fast and easy, but you may have a few questions. Is there an at-home brand? How often should you get tested? Antibody/antigen test These tests look for both antibodies and an antigen, a substance the virus makes before your immune...
The Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS) has released the 2023 update of its adult antiretroviral therapy (ART) guidelines. The objective of these guidelines is to provide best practice guidance for health practitioners in both the private and public sectors. O...
Drug combinations for HIV: what’s new? Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2011;9:1001–11.Andrew Scourfield, Laura Waters, Mark Nelson. (2011) Drug combinations for HIV: what’s new?. Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy 9 , 1001-1011 /...
A third drug from a different class, such as integrase strand inhibitors (“INSTIs”) -- bictegravir,dolutegravir,elvitegravir, orraltegravir Treatment Questions HIV drugs can be taken in many different combinations. You and your doctor will find the therapy that works best for you. You'll wan...
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, and when untreated, can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. What is HIV/AIDS?
Prevent HIV from merging with CD4 cell membranes, which prevents the virus from entering the cell Not currently indicated as a first-line treatment and instead as an option for those who have had previous therapy and need to switch regimens Although there is no cure for HIV, it can be treat...
Biktarvy antiretroviral therapy (ART) is taken indefinitely for HIV-1 infection as it is a complete regimen for both initial and long-term treatment. Stopping ART can increase blood levels of the HIV virus, lead to resistance, increase your risk for HIV infections and complications and increase...
People with HIV (PWH) experience premature aging and an elevated risk of age-related comorbidities, even with viral suppression through antiretroviral therapy (ART). We examine gastrointestinal disruptions, specifically impaired intestinal barrier integrity and microbial dysbiosis, as contributors to these ...