There are different ways to treat HIV. It depends on how severe the infection is and how healthy you are. The goals of treatment are to:
- Lower the amount of the virus in your body
- Keep the immune system as healthy as possible
- Prevent other infections and cancers
If you have other infections or cancers, they will need to be treated as well.
HIV treatment includes:
MedicationsLifestyle changesOther treatmentsAlternative and complementary treatmentsRevision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board David L. Horn, MD, FACP
- Review Date: 09/2018 -
- Update Date: 09/17/2018 -