HIV treatment known as antiretroviral therapy (ART) includes taking powerful medications to treat the virus. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) should be started as soon as feasible for anyone with HIV after a diagnosis, ideally the same day.
HIV treatment regimens, which are a combination of HIV drugs, are taken by people on ART. Three HIV medications from at least two different HIV drug classes typically make up a first HIV treatment regimen, all of which must be taken exactly as directed. One daily pill that combines two or three HIV drugs is one of several possible possibilities. Long-acting HIV injections are also available every two months provided your doctor certifies that you meet certain requirements.
What purpose does HIV testing serve?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicted that 1.2 million Americans would have HIV by the end of 2019. In addition, 13% of HIV-positive patients have no idea that they are infected.
In addition to not getting the care they need, they run the risk of unintentionally infecting others. About 40% of new HIV diagnoses are caused by undiagnosed individuals.