Category: HIV/AIDS
Triumeq Vs. Truvada
Triumeq and Truvada are both FDA-approved for the treatment of HIV-infection in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. But unlike Triumeq, Truvada can’t be used on its own because the drugs it contains are inadequate for a successful HIV suppression. However, it can be used as preventative treatment or PrEP for people who …
Living with HIV from Birth
Being diagnosed with HIV . Besides the lifestyle changes such as taking daily antiretroviral drugs, the emotional and mental burden of this condition can be very exhausting. The new-born or infants who have inherited the condition from their HIV-positive mothers are also subjected to the social and physical impact of HIV as they grow up. …
Can Dogs Get HIV/AIDS?
Individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV require immediate medical therapy. The availability of antiretroviral drugs paved the way for better treatment and allowed infected individuals to live longer and enjoy a quality life. However, besides having this form of treatment, it is still a responsibility for an HIV-positive person to prevent the infection from spreading and …
HIV Genome and Structure
Medically known as a life-threatening infection, HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus refers to a type of illness that can exceedingly impact someone’s life. Fortunately, the production of ART or antiretroviral therapy paved the way for proper medical care for individuals who have been diagnosed with the infection. Here you will know the infection’s genome …
HIV Vaccine Trials: Moderna’s mRNA Breakthrough
For decades, research involving HIV vaccine trials may seem to have no favorable outcome. Many clinical trials have been conducted, but there seems to be no success with producing an effective vaccine that millions of individuals can use, whether they be infected or uninfected with HIV. Recently, an important stage of vaccine production involving human …
Different Types of Antiviral Medications
What are antiviral medications? Antiviral medications are types of drugs or supplements used in fighting off hostile and life-threatening viruses. These viruses are one of the major factors why diseases occur and threaten the body’s normal condition. With the application of different antiviral drugs, the viruses’ functions in the body are being lessened, even preventing …
Ritonavir (Norvir) Side Effects
Ritonavir side effects Similar to other varieties of antiretroviral drugs available in the market today, Ritonavir has also a number of different adverse reactions that individuals will likely experience during the treatment. These adverse reactions are classified according to the intensity and effects of the medicine on the body. Consider the following side effects and …
HIV Virus Life Cycle Steps
HIV is defined as the human immunodeficiency virus. It is a kind of infection that affects the body’s immune system. While this infection can progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), it can be prevented by consuming antiretroviral drugs in accordance with the rule of antiretroviral therapy. Commonly, in a span of 6 months, with strict …
HIV Mouth Sores
Popularly known by many as ulcers, mouth sores are recognized as one of the prevailing signs of HIV infection. If the illness is left untreated, mouth sores can severely affect how an HIV-positive person deals with his/her daily life activities. While it is known that HIV impairs the body’s immune system, it opens doors for …
HIV Test Results
When left untreated, HIV is highly capable of countering the immune system’s function. This illness naturally impairs the system and lessens its capacity to protect the body amidst viral colonization, which also invites different health complications. With this in mind, how does someone know the risk of HIV infection? How does someone prevent this life-threatening …
