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Although Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, is incurable, there are several AIDS treatment methods available. The Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, or HAART, treatment is effective at treating AIDS. During a HAART course of treatment, the AIDS patient will take a combination of 3-4 medications at one time. When taking a multi-drug therapy, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, has greater difficulty reproducing inside of the patient's body.
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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 does the acronym HAART stand for?
The acronym HAART stands for highly active anti retroviral treatment. It is commonly known as "the drug cocktail" and is used to combat HIV, the precursor to AIDS.
Should doctors spare no expense to care for AIDS patients who will most likely die regardless of treatment?
First of all, most HIV/AIDS patients can lead healthy productive lives if they maintain use of HAART therapy (antiviral therapy in a specific three drug combination) on a consistent basis. Secondly, most AIDS patients know when to let go ... when the pain and frustration become overwhelming. Very few AIDS patients ask for long-term ventilator treatment, for instance. The HAART treatment is not as expensive as earlier AIDS treatment once was.
What are the current treatment practices for aids?
HAART (Highly active anti-retroviral treatment) is prescribed. This will help repair the immune system,AIDS is diagnosed when Someones cd4 count falls below 200 or they acquire one of 26 opportunistic infections. If one of these infections has set in it will be treated also. Many AIDS patients Who's cd4 count falls below 200 are also automatically prescribed Pneumonia medication as a precaution.
What is the Hart treatment for HIV?
Here is an article on the HAART treatment that you should find useful http://www.fda.gov/FDAC/features/1999/499_aids.html
How tall is Jonathan Haart?
Jonathan Haart is 6'.
What is the advantage of using multiple targets during HAART?
It makes the therapy more effective and helps to prevent the emergence of resistance.
What nicknames does Jonathan Haart go by?
Jonathan Haart goes by Grimorg.
Which radioactive element used in AIDS treatment?
Radioactive elements are not used in the treatment of AIDS.
What will HAART be used to treat?
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is used to treat HIV infections.
When was Jonathan Haart born?
Jonathan Haart was born on June 4, 1986, in Cambridge, England, UK.
Is there any treatment to aids?
Yes, there are treatments for HIV AIDS, but no cure.
