ARV
Antiretroviral drugs are an essential part of HIV/AIDS treatment and should be started when the doctor who is monitoring your condition deems it necessary. Unfortunately, many of the HIV/AIDS myths in South Africa hamper proper ARV use and at times, ARV’s are started too late. In order for your doctor to notify you when ARV’s are needed, he/she will have to monitor your CD4 count and viral load over a period of time. This will ensure that you get onto ARV’s at the right time, rather than starting up later in the disease.
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Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS, the treatment and prognosis for this disease is one of the major obstacles facing health authorities. South Africa has some unique HIV/AIDS myths, which is a result of ignorance, disinformation by certain fraternities of the health care sector and cultural beliefs. These are some of the South African myths surrounding HIV/AIDS, although many of these myths are also common in other countries.
How is HIV infection monitored?
HIV infection is usually monitored by your medical practitioner using a combination of blood tests and presenting signs and symptoms. Your CD4 cell count will provide an indication of the state of your immune system and this count usually drops as the infection progresses. A healthy person who is not suffering with any chronic disease and is not HIV-positive will usually have a CD4 cell count of 900 cells/uL or more.
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