Today, I review, link to, and excerpt from HIV Resources from HIVinfo.NIH.gov
All that follows is from the above resource.
Key Points
- Without treatment using HIV medicines, HIV infection advances in stages, getting worse over time.
- The three stages of HIV infection are (1) acute HIV infection, (2) chronic HIV infection, and (3) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
- There is no cure for HIV, but treatment with HIV medicines can slow or prevent HIV from advancing from one stage to the next, allowing people with HIV to live long, healthy lives.
Key Points
- Medication adherence is essential to make sure HIV treatment is as effective as possible.
- Before starting an HIV treatment regimen, tell your health care provider if there are any reasons that could make it hard for you to follow a treatment regimen. Some examples include difficulty swallowing pills, financial difficulties, unstable housing, or a busy schedule.
- After starting an HIV treatment regimen, medication aids such as pill boxes, apps, and medication diaries can help to maintain long-term medication adherence.
HIV Overview
HIV Prevention
HIV Treatment
Side Effects Of HIV Medicines
HIV And Pregnancy
HIV And Special Populations
HIV And Opportunistic Infections, Coinfections, and Conditions
Living With HIV
