HIV clinical trial looks at potential benefits of treating recently-infected patients
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 14:01
in Health & Medicine
For most people in high-income countries HIV is considered a chronic illness which can be managed with medication. But the virus still causes extensive damage to the immune system, and treatment with antiretrovirals is a lifelong commitment. Once started, usually within three to five years following infection, the course of treatment needs to be strictly followed and taken for life.