HIV/AIDS - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Treatment. There's no cure for HIV/AIDS. Once you have the infection, your body can't get rid of it. But there are medicines that can control HIV and prevent complications. Everyone diagnosed with HIV should take antiretroviral therapy medicines, also called ART. This is true no matter what stage the disease is in or what the complications are.
HIV Treatment: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
WEBAug 16, 2021 · 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. People with HIV should start taking HIV medicines as soon as possible.
Treating HIV | HIV | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Key points. There is no cure for HIV, but HIV treatment can reduce the amount of HIV in your body. There are two types of HIV treatment: pills and shots. Most people can get HIV under control within six months. HIV treatment prevents transmission to others and helps you stay healthy.
HIV Treatment Overview
WEBJun 7, 2022 · What Is HIV Treatment? HIV treatment involves taking highly effective medicines called antiretroviral therapy (ART) that work to control the virus. ART is recommended for everyone with HIV, and people with HIV should start ART as soon as possible after diagnosis, even on that same day.
FDA-Approved HIV Medicines | NIH - HIVinfo
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Treatment with HIV medicines is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART is recommended for everyone with HIV, and people with HIV should start ART as soon as possible. People on ART take a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day or by schedule (injections).
HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More - Healthline
WEBMar 16, 2023 · HIV damages the immune system. Without treatment, AIDS can develop. Learn all about HIV and AIDS, including symptoms, treatments, and life expectancy.
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): How It Works & Side Effects
WEBAntiretroviral Therapy. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a combination of medications used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It works by stopping HIV from reproducing. It can reduce your levels of HIV and keep your immune system healthy. It’s not a cure, but many people reach undetectable levels of HIV.
HIV & AIDS: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBPolicy. What is AIDS? AIDS is the final and most serious stage of an HIV infection. People with AIDS have very low counts of certain white blood cells and severely damaged immune systems. They may have additional illnesses that indicate that they have progressed to AIDS. Without treatment, HIV infections progress to AIDS in about 10 years.
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 22, 2024 · By 2025, 95% of all people living with HIV should have a diagnosis, 95% of whom should be taking lifesaving antiretroviral treatment, and 95% of people living with HIV on treatment should achieve a suppressed viral load for the benefit of the person’s health and for reducing onward HIV transmission.
AIDS/HIV Treatments: ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) Tests, Side ... - WebMD
WEBMay 21, 2023 · 6 min read. There's no cure for HIV, but treatment options are much better than they were a few decades ago. Because of medical advancements, people can now live long, active lives with HIV....