Living with HIV can be challenging, but it’s important to know that it’s possible to thrive with the virus in today’s world. Despite the many advances in HIV prevention, treatment, and care, HIV stigma remains a significant barrier to living positively with the virus. Breaking the stigma is crucial to overcoming this barrier, and it […]
Tag Archives: HIV medicines
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People living with HIV are at a higher risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs can have a negative impact on the health of people living with HIV, including increasing the risk of transmitting HIV to others. In this article, we’ll explore the relationship between HIV and STIs and provide resources for reducing the […]
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If an HIV infection has been confirmed, tests are routinely performed to determine the status of a person’s immune system and the level of viral activity in the body. These are expressed in what is known as your CD4 count and viral load. These values give them and their healthcare team important information about: the […]
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To the advances in HIV research and medication, we can now say with confidence that people on effective treatment cannot pass on HIV. This is known as an undetectable viral load. What Does “Undetectable = Untransmittable” Mean? When taken as prescribed, HIV medications can decrease the amount of HIV present in a person’s blood, or […]
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If you have HIV, it’s important to make choices that keep you healthy and protect others. Having HIV doesn’t have to stop you living a healthy life in the way that you choose to do. With the right treatment and care, you can expect to live as long as someone who doesn’t have HIV. Find […]
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What is HIV treatment? The treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART involves taking a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day. HIV treatment involves taking medicine that reduces the amount of HIV in your body. There is no effective cure for HIV. But with proper medical care, you […]
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What is PrEP? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a course of HIV drugs taken by HIV-negative people to protect them against HIV infection. from sex or injection drug use. If you don’t have HIV, taking PrEP every day can lower your chances of getting HIV from sex by more than 90%. PrEP can stop HIV from […]