HIV treatments and highly active antiretroviral therapy

Abstract

The treatment of HIV and AIDS has changed considerably over the last 20 years as knowledge and treatment options have increased. Highly active antiretroviral therapy is the prescription of a variety of antiretroviral medications used in combination. Potent combined regimens offer the greatest likelihood of reducing the replication of HIV, facilitating CD4 T cell expansion and delaying progression to AIDS. However, these treatments are not without complications and have substantial adverse effects.