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Is it true or false for HIv antiretroviral treatment trials conducted in developing countries the Nih expects investigators contractors to address the provision of antiretroviral treatment to tria?
True
What is a zidovudine?
A zidovudine is a type of antiretroviral drug - the first approved treatment for HIV.
What dosages should be given of antiretroviral drugs?
Doses must be individualized based on the patient and use of interacting drugs. The optimum combinations of antiretroviral drugs have not been determined, nor is there agreement on the stage of infection at which to start treatment.
What is an antiretroviral?
An antiretroviral is a drug which combats infection by retroviruses.
Does the NIH expect investigators to address the provision of antiretroviral treatment to trial participants after their completion of participation in the clinical trial?
True
What treatments or cures are available for AIDS?
Whilst a cure does not exist for HIV/AIDS, treatment programs do exist, often with the aim of controlling and inhibiting the actions of the HIV virus. Such treatment often takes the form of antiretroviral treatment.
If you have 140 cd4 counts and hi viral load what should you do?
If you're not already on antiretroviral medications, you might consider starting treatment soon.
What are antiretroviral drugs?
Antiretroviral drugs inhibit the reproduction of retroviruses--viruses composed of RNA rather than DNA.
The newborn of an HIV-infected mother on antiretroviral therapy has what chance of becoming infected?
Pregnant women on combined antiretroviral therapy are at a 1-2% risk of transmitting HIV to the fetus.
What is HAART?
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is a treatment for HIV that combines several drugs to reduce the rate of virus replication. HAART can effective in protecting against complication of HIV like AIDS and cancer, but it is not a cure for HIV.
What are some good journal sources of information on antiretroviral drugs?
Thanker, H.K., and M.H. Snow. "HIV Viral Suppression in the Era of Antiretroviral Therapy." Postgraduate Medical Journal (January 2003): 36.
Is their a treatment for HIV?
Yes, there are over 25 approved HIV drugs (called 'antiretroviral' drugs). The are usually use in a combination of at least three active drugs. Some treatments include more than one drug in the same pill.
