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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection – Cause
Cause: The infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). After HIV is in the body, it attacks and destroys CD4+ cells, which are the part of the body’s immune system that fights infection and disease. When HIV weakens … Continue reading
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection – Treatment Overview
Treatment Overview The most effective treatment for HIV is highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)—a combination of several antiretroviral medicines that aims to control the amount of virus in your body. Other steps you can take include keeping your immune system … Continue reading
HIV: Taking antiretroviral medicines
Introduction Taking antiretroviral drugs for HIV will not cure your infection. However, it may allow you to remain healthy for a long time. Your willingness and ability to follow your antiretroviral therapy schedule exactly as prescribed is essential for successful … Continue reading
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection – Symptoms
Symptoms HIV infection progresses in stages. These stages are based on your symptoms and the amount of the virus in your blood. Most people go through the following stages after being infected with HIV: Initial stage Acute retroviral syndrome is … Continue reading
What is HIV? What is AIDS?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, the body’s natural defense system. Without a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. … Continue reading