Treatments for HIV and AIDS

Links to information about the treatment of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Reviewed August 2008

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Title:	Combination therapy
Publisher:	Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:	Combination therapy means taking a combination of antiretroviral ( antiviral) drugs. This page has info about the kinds of HIV treatments available and issues you need to consider when deciding on treatment, as well as info about salvage treatment, re-infection, and immune-based therapies.

Title:	HIV treatment
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	New drug treatments for HIV offer most people infected with the virus the chance to control the virus and stay healthy for much longer. Currently, five main classes of drugs are taken in combination. Drug treatment does not prevent transmission of the virus.
Date:	Feb 2007

Title:	HIV fusion inhibitors: a review
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	There is therefore a continuing research effort to discover, develop and deliver new antiretroviral drugs. HIV fusion inhibitors represent a novel class of antiretroviral drugs and enfuvirtide is the first drug within this class to be approved for use in Australia.
Date:	Jun 2008

Title:	HIV treatments and highly active antiretroviral therapy
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	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.
Date:	Jun 2003

Title:	HIV treatment breaks
Publisher:	Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:	Information about the things you need to know about taking a break from your HIV treatments, and personal stories from positive people about their 'drug holidays'.
Date:	Jan 2002

Title:	HIV treatments and highly active antiretroviral therapy (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	There is now a variety of medicines to treat HIV, the virus which causes AIDS.
Date:	Jun 2003

Title:	New developments in antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Health professionals need to be aware of the current approach to the treatment of HIV infection as more Australians are living with HIV/AIDS.
Date:	Dec 2005

Title:	Dental note - antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Dental clinicians need to be aware of changes occurring in the management of HIV infection, the increase in number and complexity of antiretroviral regimens and the potential for drug interactions with commonly prescribed drugs.
Date:	Dec 2005

Title:	Side effects
Publisher:	Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:	An overview of common side effects to HIV treatments, including allergic reactions and long-term toxicities. Links to useful tips on managing some side effects.
Date:	Feb 2008

Title:	Monitoring your health
Publisher:	Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:	Having regular health check ups can give you an early warning about changes in your health, and give you more time to decide what to do about them. This section outlines what you need to monitor.
Date:	Jan 2003

Title:	Partners, family and friends
Publisher:	Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:	Access: Partners, family and friends This information was originally published as a booklet for the partners, family members and friends of people who are HIV positive. It provides basic information about HIV /AIDS as well as tips for people close to, or caring for, people living with HIV/AIDS.
Date:	Jan 1998

Title:	Enfuvirtide for HIV disease
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Enfuvirtide is a new drug for the treatment of HIV disease. It works by preventing the HIV virus from entering CD4 cells.
Date:	Jun 2008

Title:	Consumer comments - HIV treatment
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Although more people are being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), they can now live longer. This is because of the discovery of medicines that stop the virus reproducing inside the person's body.
Date:	Dec 2005

Title:	AFAO
Publisher:	Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:	AFAO is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO provides leadership, information, advocacy, and policy. AFAO also has a commitment to participating in the Asia-Pacific response to HIV. On this website you will find information about a full range of HIV/AIDS issues, including HIV treatments and current issues in HIV policy. AFAO publishes the quarterly magazine, HIV Australia. This site is a gateway to the HIV/AIDS sector in Australia, and links to highly regarded HIV sites internationally.
Date:	Nov 2008

Title:	HIV and AIDS: transmission and prevalence
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS is found primarily in blood, semen and vaginal secretions of infected persons.
Date:	Sep 2002

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