STARTING ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT FOR HIV
What is antiretroviral treatment?
Antiretroviral treatment (also known as antiretroviral therapy or ART) are the drugs that treat HIV. Many people living with HIV are taking treatment and staying healthy as a result. Current treatment for HIV is not a cure for HIV, but it can keep HIV under control very effectively.ART works by keeping the level of HIV in your body low (your viral load). This lets your immune system recover and stay strong.many people with HIV are living just as long as people who don’t have HIV.You can continue to have relationships, to work or study, to make plans, to have a family whatever you would have done before your HIV diagnosis.
Effective treatment also means that some people living with HIV are achieving an undetectable viral load. This means that the virus exists in such small quantities in their blood that it does not affect their health and there is zero risk of transmitting the virus on to others. But remember that if you stop taking your medication then your viral load will go back up again.Without treatment, people living with HIV can become ill because of the damage HIV does to the immune system. The immune system is your body’s way of protecting itself from illnesses caused by germs, bacteria or infections.
It is now recommended that people living with HIV start antiretroviral treatment straight away. This is being implemented in an increasing number of countries. In some places, the decision about when to start treatment is still dependent upon a CD4 count test, which looks at how many CD4 cells are in a small amount of blood.
The CD4 cells (also called T-helper cells) are an important part of the immune system because they fight germs and infections. HIV attacks CD4 cells and reduces the number of them in your body. Without treatment, HIV slowly weakens the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off illness or infection.
The drugs used to treat HIV are called antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). There are several different types and they work in different ways. HIV treatment is made up of three or more antiretroviral drugs taken together. Sometimes, these drugs are combined into one pill.
There are lots of antiretroviral drugs, and they can be combined in different ways. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a combination of antiretroviral drugs for people starting HIV treatment:
By serah
What is antiretroviral treatment?
Antiretroviral treatment (also known as antiretroviral therapy or ART) are the drugs that treat HIV. Many people living with HIV are taking treatment and staying healthy as a result. Current treatment for HIV is not a cure for HIV, but it can keep HIV under control very effectively.ART works by keeping the level of HIV in your body low (your viral load). This lets your immune system recover and stay strong.many people with HIV are living just as long as people who don’t have HIV.You can continue to have relationships, to work or study, to make plans, to have a family whatever you would have done before your HIV diagnosis.
Effective treatment also means that some people living with HIV are achieving an undetectable viral load. This means that the virus exists in such small quantities in their blood that it does not affect their health and there is zero risk of transmitting the virus on to others. But remember that if you stop taking your medication then your viral load will go back up again.Without treatment, people living with HIV can become ill because of the damage HIV does to the immune system. The immune system is your body’s way of protecting itself from illnesses caused by germs, bacteria or infections.
It is now recommended that people living with HIV start antiretroviral treatment straight away. This is being implemented in an increasing number of countries. In some places, the decision about when to start treatment is still dependent upon a CD4 count test, which looks at how many CD4 cells are in a small amount of blood.
The CD4 cells (also called T-helper cells) are an important part of the immune system because they fight germs and infections. HIV attacks CD4 cells and reduces the number of them in your body. Without treatment, HIV slowly weakens the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off illness or infection.
The drugs used to treat HIV are called antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). There are several different types and they work in different ways. HIV treatment is made up of three or more antiretroviral drugs taken together. Sometimes, these drugs are combined into one pill.
There are lots of antiretroviral drugs, and they can be combined in different ways. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a combination of antiretroviral drugs for people starting HIV treatment:
By serah
Anti retroviral treatment is made up of 3or more anti retroviral drugs taken together in one pill
ReplyDeleteProper diet and keenness on ARVs reduces HIV viral load hence longer life
Hellen
ART are the best drugs to be used by infected people because they will boost the immunity and will fight the virus before it destroys the CD4 cells .BY FAITH
ReplyDeleteStarting antiretroviral therapy early in HIV-infected people prevents serious AIDS-related and non-AIDS-related diseases. After people get infected with HIV, their immune system becomes progressively weaker from the HIV infection, their CD4+ count drops, and eventually they get
ReplyDeletesick
Antiretroviral treatment or therapy is a treatment which helps those who are gotten to be positive to reduce the spread of viruses into the body but only when started at a early stage
ReplyDeleteArvs are a vital part in survival of HIV infected persons it is key to also follow dietary rules in order to maintain a normal life without a lot of attacks from different diseases but first education about them must be given to the patients before any treatment is issued
ReplyDeleteKaisy
Starting taking antiretroviral treatment early
ReplyDeleteImproves the health of infected individuals
and also it lowers their viral load,reducing the
risk they will transmit Hiv to others.
Anti retroviral treatment is the best to those infected in which they boost one's immunity...
ReplyDeleteBy Diana..
Anti retroviral treatment should be started as early as possible when the virus has been detected to help maintain the virus well
ReplyDeleteARTs gives hopes and future to the infected as they are going to live like normal people under this medication. Its important to their health.
ReplyDeleteMaureen
To help maintain undetectabke viral load one has to start ARVS early enough hence it recommendable to all of us to know our status inorder to take action
ReplyDeleteART are drugs that lowers the level of hiv in the body of an infected person,if hiv is discovered at an early stage ,the infected people should be diagonied to ART's
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ReplyDeleteThere are lots of antiretroviral drugs, and they can be combined in different ways. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a combination of antiretroviral drugs for people starting HIV treatment:
TDF (tenofovir)
either 3TC (lamivudine) or FTC (emtricitabine)
and EFV (efavirenz).
Before people were dying daily due to hiv, bt since the ARTs were introduced, there is hope for hiv positive people, they are living a healthy life and a long life,
ReplyDeleteAntiretroviral treatment has has helped to prevent the number of patients dying because of HIV/AIDS infection by prolonging their lives.this is one of the best achievement in trying to find solution of HIV/AIDS pandemic.
ReplyDeleteIt is always recommended that people who have being recognized with HIV should start antiretroviral treament straight away this because it helps to keep them healthy and strong thus increasing their life span.Antiretroviral treament is not the cure for HIV but it can keep HIV under control very effectively.by christine
ReplyDeleteWhen one is infected with HIV the virus affects the CD4 cells thereby reducing someones immune system the use of antiviral drugs reduces the chances of getting infected by other diseases .......once tested and found positive one should start using the ARVs to reduce the weakening of the immune system
ReplyDeleteOne should start using arvs immediately after they are diagnosed with the virus to reduce the viral load in your body
ReplyDeleteAntiretroviral agents remains the cornerstone of HIV treatment and prevention. When used effectively ARVs can sustain HIV suppression and can prevent new HIV infection. By pauline mbithe
ReplyDeleteArt are best for the people living with HIV and AIDS because when they take their body looks energetic and strong and boast the immune system and its applicable for them to start earlier for the betterment
ReplyDeleteThe Arvs enables the to fight increase of HIV virus in an infected body that is s enabling the body immune to stay stable and able to fight other diseases.
ReplyDeletePeter
Arcs is the the best medicine for people who infected with virus.....people should know their status to avoid spread of HIV/AIDS..Zamzam
ReplyDeleteIt is always adviceble that people start using arvs when they are realized to be affected by the disease.
ReplyDeleteIt is always adviceble that people start using arvs when they are realized to be affected by the disease. Written by suyianka
ReplyDeleteIt is always adviceble that people start using arvs after they are realized to be affected by the disease.
ReplyDeleteAnn Nduta
ReplyDeleteStarting antiretroviral treatreament is the best favour one can do to his ot her self as it helps supress the virus and viral load hrnce gives you a longer life to live and fulfill ones dreams .
Currently there is no cure for HIV but ART boost's the immune system so as uar life span can increase and body system and function can continue as normal.
ReplyDeleteUse of antiretrovial treatment helps in reducing the virus from increasing hence one is able to live longer
ReplyDeleteIf you find out you have HIV, it's recommended that you start antiretroviral treatment as soon as possible to prevent further multiplying of the HIV virus...BENSON WANJOHI
ReplyDeleteHIV infected individuals should be encouranged to take arvs to lower the the viral load and strengthen CD4 cells in the body.This increases the life spam of the individual hence living long life ahead...victor mutuku
ReplyDeleteART drugs are the best drugs to boost the immune system of a positive person.The drugs will prevent the infected person from getting other diseases and this makes the person live a normal life
ReplyDeleteThe primary goal of anti-retriviral therapy is to slow down diseases progression thereby preventing opportunistic infections and an AIDS diagnosis. It is through controlling the HIV replication process and subsequent damage to immune system that is achieved they include Entry inhibitors, Protease inhibitors and nucleoside analogues
ReplyDeletePeople shouls be encourge to use Antriviral as fast as possible when he or she noticed that they are affected by the virus
ReplyDeleteThis means that virus exist in such small quantities in their blood that it does not affect their health and there is zero risk of transmitting the virus on to others.......
ReplyDeleteBy Rahma
ART help pple wid hiv live longer healthier live and reduce risk of HIV transmission.HIV medicine is udlt an adolescent recommend that pple did HIV start ART as soon as possible
ReplyDeleteBy ... kHATRA MOHAMED
i think the like any other thing in this world has two different side the merit one and the demerit one
ReplyDeletedemerits of ARV'S
1.Appetite loss
2. some are mild
3.fatigue
above comment by victor mutua
ReplyDeleteART is the best drug since it helps one to boost their immunity and destroys the virus before it kills the CD4 cells
ReplyDeleteFaiza
A RVs re very important drugs for an HIV infected people to take in order for them to continue with their lives normally, these drugs are not taken for ones own will but rather they must be taken according to the doctors prescription.
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ReplyDeletePeople should get regular HIV check ups so that when the virus is discovered in a person he/she starts the medication immediately to control the virus.
ReplyDeleteTaking treatment as prescribed by your doctor keeps you healthy and reduces your chances of passing hiv on to others.
ReplyDeleteARVs treatment should be accompanied with a well balanced nutrition culture.The treatment wont work efficiently if the body lacks the required nutrients and energy.
ReplyDeleteBriefky, starting ART during early HIV infection reduces the risk of HIV transmission.
ReplyDeleteInfected should start using arvs immediately after diagnosed thus helps to live longer and boost the immune system.
ReplyDeleteAntiretroviral treatment is really important for your health as it reduces the amount of hiv in your body and help boost your immune system.by Zahara
ReplyDeleteEarly start of taking antiretroviral drugs helps boost the immunity of the infected people.If they accept the medicine ,they leave healthy as normal people
ReplyDeleteAntiretroviral treatment was one of the best discoveries that was made by the scientists since it has prolonged the lives of many and also stop the spread. It is therefore recommended for all infected to use this method.
ReplyDeleteARV's may not be able to cure HIV and AIDS but at least it's going to boost one's immunity
ReplyDeleteBY; SAMIA
arvs is a known drug that treats hiv.since hiv has no cure it keeps the virus under greater control.it works by making level of hiv in the body low and thus makes the immune system recover and stay longer
ReplyDeleteAntiretrovial treatment is very important hence it reduce the morbidity nd prevent Hiv transmission....By Zamzam Ahmed
ReplyDeleteAntiretroviral therapy is the use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection. ART is recommended for everyone who has HIV. ART helps people with HIV to live longer, healthier and reduces the risk of HIV transmission .
ReplyDeletePeople with HIV should start ART as soon as possible .
MARY MUSYOKA