Frequently asked question: How does the HIV treatment work?

There are different types of HIV inhibitors, which all work in their own way. For instance, there are drugs that prevent the HIV particle from entering the CD4 cell. Other drugs ensure that the virus cannot replicate itself further. They all combat the virus in different ways but have the same end result: fewer virus particles in the blood. The best results are achieved if you take these drugs all at the same time. We call this combination therapy cART (combination antiretroviral therapy).

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