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Was there Medications for HIV in the 80's?
1987 was the first year there was a medication for HIV, which was AZT or Zidovudine. The next medication did not come out until 1991.
What is the average amount of years someone lives for with HIV on medication?
you can live your whole life if you are on the right medication and you have a lot of medical help.
What kind of blood can you not donate?
You can't donate blood if you have HIV, or are taking medication or doing drugs.
Can you get HIV through breast milk?
Yes, HIV can be transmitted through breast milk from an HIV-positive mother to her baby. It is important for HIV-positive mothers to follow guidelines to reduce the risk of transmission, such as taking antiretroviral medication and considering alternative feeding methods.
What is the meaning of not detected HIV test result?
The meaning of a not detected HIV test result means that the viral load can not be detected. If this is the first HIV test, you need to retest in 3 months. If you have already have been diagnosed with HIV, continue taking the prescribed medication.
When do people take medication?
people take medicine to feel better even though some disease such as HIV/AIDS can not be cured. The medication can give them a longer life
Why is HIV helpful?
It isn't. For those who have it, HIV means lifelong medication - if they can afford it. And a seriously shortened lifespan for those who can't. Only way HIV can possibly be seen as helpful is that untreated HIV will kill off those affected, which if the government think the population is too big, would be helpful to them.
Can HIV leave the body?
No, HIV cannot completely leave the body. Once someone is infected with the virus, it remains in their system for life. However, with proper treatment and medication, the virus can be controlled and managed effectively.
Does health insurance lower the cost of HIV medicine?
This depends on the type of insurance you have. If HIV medications are covered in your insurance plan, then the cost is lower for you; the insurance company will pay for a percentage of the price of the medication.
What is the end result of HIV?
The end result of HIV is AIDS, the end result of which is often, if not always, death. However, medication has come a long way and if caught early and properly dealt with HIV psitive people can live a long and full life.
Why test early for HIV?
... to protect those who are not positive.
Is it possible for HIV to be transmitted through breast milk?
Yes, HIV can be transmitted through breast milk from an infected mother to her baby. It is important for HIV-positive mothers to follow guidelines to reduce the risk of transmission, such as taking antiretroviral medication and considering alternative feeding methods.
