I. What is the treatment for AIDS?
There is still a worldwide lack of effective drugs for the eradication of HIV infection. The goals of treatment at this stage are: maximum and durable reduction of viral load; acquisition of immune function reconstruction and maintenance of immune function; improvement of quality of life; and reduction of HIV-related morbidity and mortality. The treatment of this disease emphasizes comprehensive treatment, including: general treatment, antiviral treatment, treatment to restore or improve immune function and treatment of opportunistic infections and malignancies.
1.Antiretroviral therapy Antiviral therapy is the key to AIDS treatment. With the application of highly effective antiretroviral combination therapy, it has greatly improved the survival rate of patients and significantly improved their quality of life and prognosis.
2.Other treatment No isolation treatment is required for HIV-infected patients or patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. For asymptomatic HIV-infected patients, they can still maintain normal work and life. Anti-viral treatment should be given according to the specific condition and the change of condition should be closely monitored. In addition to antiviral treatment and treatment of opportunistic infections, patients with pre-AIDS or developed AIDS should pay attention to rest, give a high-calorie, multivitamin diet and apply Chinese herbal medicine to improve immunity and quality of life according to their condition.
How to prevent AIDS?
There is no effective vaccine to prevent AIDS, so the most important thing is to take preventive measures. The methods are: 1. insist on cleanliness, maintain one-on-one sexual relations, including male sex. 2.
2, strictly prohibit drug use, do not share syringes with others.
3. Don’t use blood transfusion and blood products without permission, but under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Do not borrow or share personal items such as toothbrushes, razors and shavers.
5. Using condoms is one of the most effective measures to prevent STDs and AIDS during sex.
6. Avoid direct contact with the blood, semen, breast milk and other body fluids of AIDS patients.
7.Prevent mother-to-child transmission.