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How many antiviral drugs are available?
Exclusive of the antiretroviral agents used in HIV (AIDS) therapy, there are currently only 11 antiviral drugs available, covering four types of virus.
Can vitamin D and vitamin C and iron cure HIV?
No. Only antiretroviral drugs can reduce HIV.
What antiviral vaccine is able to fight HIV?
There is no vaccine for HIV at this time.
Why developing countries are more affected by HIV positive then developes countries?
It is more of a wide spread problem purelythroughignorance and by this I mean that they are justsimplynot educated on the dangers of HIV and Aids, also they do not have the sameresourcesthat developed countries have, such as condoms and other forms of contraception, and antiviral drugs which help control the affects of HIV.
How do drugs prevent HIV from causing damage?
The FDA has approved over 25 antiretroviral drugs that are used to treat HIV infection. They can help by lowering the viral load, fighting infections, and improving the quality of life, but nothing is said about these drugs preventing damage caused by HIV.The current goals of HIV drugs are:Control the growth of the virusImprove overall immune system function and statusSuppress symptomsProduce as few side effects as possibleThe drugs are not a cure and do not prevent HIV from causing damage.For more information visit http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/guide/aids-hiv-medication.
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 can be used to control viruses?
Antiviral drugs are most often designed and developed to combat specific viruses and sub-categories of viruses: HIV, Flu, Herpes, Shingles, Cold sores, Canker sores, etc.
Are there any cases where a women with HIV has a baby without virus?
Thanks to modern medicine, yes. Women who are HIV+ have a pretty good chance of having a baby without HIV if they are treated with antiviral drugs during pregnancy and give birth by way of C-section. The rate of the HIV virus NOT being passed on to their newborn is like 91% if the above mentioned treatment is taken during gestation and during the baby's birth.
How does the increase of resistance to antiviral drugs in HIV relate to the theory of evolution by natural selection?
The ones with worse resistance are less suited to suvival, and hence are selected against by being destroyed by antivirals more often. When repeated, this means successively more and more of each generation is highly resistant, or that the reistsance is higher in each one. This is almost exactly the definition of natural selection, replacing the general trait with the specific resistance to antivirals.
Is radiation an antiviral?
Radiation therapy can be used to kill cancer cells, but it is not typically used as an antiviral treatment. Antiviral medications, such as those used to treat diseases like herpes, HIV, or influenza, are specifically designed to target and inhibit the replication of viruses.
How does Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy or HAART work to help people living with HIV or AIDS remain healthier longer?
It uses a combination of drugs to reduce the viral load of HIV infection within the blood.
Can HIV be cured within a certain period from the time of infection?
Yes, actually. If you think you have been exposed to HIV there is a treatment called HIV prophylaxis. This can greatly reduce the chances of HIV forming and if it doesn't then it can lessen the effects of HIV. There can be a myriad of side effects such as headaches, lethargy, and nausea. The treatment should be started right after suspected exposure and lasts up to a month. It is also expensive and limited in availability. Good Luck!
