According to MayoClinic,There are several ways to prevent HIV infection:
Prevention:
1. Practice safe sex: Use condoms every time you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex. This can reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
2. Get tested: If you are sexually active or have been in a high-risk situation, it's important to get tested regularly for HIV.
3. Don't share needles: If you use intravenous drugs, don't share needles with others.
4. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): This is a medication that can be taken daily by people at high risk of HIV infection to reduce the risk of transmission.
5. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP): If you think you've been exposed to HIV, you can take PEP within 72 hours of exposure to reduce the risk of infection.
6. Consider male circumcision: Male circumcision has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission during vaginal sex with a female partner.
Treatment:
1. There is currently no cure for HIV, but there are medications available that can suppress the virus and prevent it from causing damage to the immune system. These medications are called antiretroviral therapy (ART) or highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
2. The goal of HIV treatment is to reduce the amount of HIV in the blood to undetectable levels. This can improve the health of people living with HIV, reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others, and increase life expectancy.
3. It's important to start HIV treatment as soon as possible after diagnosis and to take the medication exactly as prescribed by a healthcare provider. Adhering to the treatment plan is crucial for its effectiveness. In addition to ART, people with HIV may also need treatment for other health conditions associated with HIV, such as opportunistic infections or cancer.
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