The World Health Organisation (WHO) has changed its advice for treatment of HIV mentioning that drugs could be administered earlier and even given to breastfeeding mothers.
The WHO says adults and adolescents should receive anti-retroviral therapy (ART) when their immune system strength falls below 350 cells per cubic millimetre of blood. In 2006, the organisation had set the level at 200 cells per cubic millimetre.
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"Their widespread adoption will enable many more people in high-burden areas to live longer and healthier lives."
The WHO also recommended pregnant women exposed to the virus could be treated with anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) from the 14th week of pregnancy and that treatment could continue during breastfeeding.
"Several clinical trials have shown the efficacy of ARVs in preventing transmission to the infant while breastfeeding," a WHO statement said.
The WHO also said Stavudine, a relatively cheap HIV/AIDS drug that is widely used in developing countries, should be replaced with Zidovudine and Tenofovir as they have less harmful side effects.
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Epidemiologic studies indicate three broad yet distinct geographic patterns of transmission
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AIDS has taken on massive proportions in modern times. It is estimated that over 15 million people are suffering from the disease and many more are harboring the dreaded Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
AIDS has taken on massive proportions in modern times. It is estimated that over 15 million people are suffering from the disease and many more are harboring the dreaded Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
