The antiretroviral therapy is the medical treatment of an HIV infection with special drugs that inhibit the replication of the virus.
- It usually consists of a Combination of several active ingredients (hence also: antiretroviral combination therapy).
- The aim is to reduce the amount of the virus in the blood to such an extent that it is no longer detectable is.
- This keeps the Stable immune systemand secondary diseases are prevented.
Important points:
- The therapy must Lifelong and regular be taken.
- If treatment is successful, people with HIV can live normal life lead.
- Under ART applies: U = U (undetectable = untransmittable) - if you are below the detection limit, you cannot transmit HIV sexually.
