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Is there a cure for HIV/AIDS?

Asked by mdmsupra (5 points) | asked February 27th, 2008 | 4 responses | “Great Question” (1 points) | Flag as…
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ben's avatar

No, there is no cure. However, there are new reports that people taking the most advanced cocktails have reduced the virus in the body to virtually untraceable amounts, and overall the prognosis for people with HIV/AIDS who have access to excellent treatment has improved drastically.

That being said, the cocktails are very expensive and time consuming. I’m sure having this disease has a huge impart on one’s life—there’s lots of reasons for take every precaution because there is no “cure.”

cwilbur's avatar

Also, different people respond to treatment differently, so the cocktail that reduces one patient’s viral load to near-zero may do more damage to another patient than the virus itself.

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sarapnsc's avatar

No, unfortunately.
there is absolutely no cure for HIV/AIDS.
There are only medications that may help prolong ones life and help you feel better.

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