Can HIV 1 be cured?
There’s currently no cure or vaccine for HIV-1. However, it can be managed through the use of antiretroviral drugs. When these medications are taken daily as prescribed, viral load can become undetectable. This helps prevent the virus from causing further damage to the immune system.
What happens if you have HIV 1?
Untreated, HIV typically turns into AIDS in about 8 to 10 years. When AIDS occurs, your immune system has been severely damaged. You’ll be more likely to develop opportunistic infections or opportunistic cancers — diseases that wouldn’t usually cause illness in a person with a healthy immune system.
What is the best treatment for HIV 1?
HIV Treatment
- HIV medicine is called antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- There is no effective cure for HIV. But with proper medical care, you can control HIV.
- Most people can get the virus under control within six months.
- Taking HIV medicine does not prevent transmission of other sexually transmitted diseases.
How can I prevent myself from getting HIV?
Condoms are the best way to prevent HIV because the virus can’t pass through the barrier. But you must use them correctly each and every time you have sex. Latex condoms give you the best protection.
How quickly can you tell if you have HIV?
Some kinds of tests can give a result in 20-30 minutes. Most tests can’t detect HIV right after infection, because it takes usually takes 2-8 weeks for your body to make antibodies or for enough virus to grow inside you.
Can you get AIDS without getting HIV?
No. HIV is NOT transmitted: By hugging, shaking hands, sharing toilets, sharing dishes, or closed-mouth or “social” kissing with someone who is HIV-positive. Through saliva, tears, or sweat that is not mixed with the blood of an HIV-positive person.
Can HIV be cured naturally?
Although many people find that their faith helps them to deal with some of the difficulties of living with HIV, the only way that you can ensure that you stay healthy is by taking antiretroviral treatment. Unfortunately, there is still no cure for HIV, so that includes religious practices too.