Treatment Options Of HIV Patients
July 6th, 2008 by SKCagency Health Associate
The treatment of HIV due to blood transfusion and occupationally acquired HIV problem is a more complex one.
But in current periods, one is able to contain the problem from clinical angle. However, multiple drug combination based therapy is offered frequently to the affected persons.
Highly active retroviral drug therapy helps the patients in the slowing down of progress of this deadly disease.
Generally three drugs are being given as a combination therapy to HIV infected persons and these drugs come under highly active antiretroviral therapy called HAART..
This kind of therapy helps to reduce the death rate in the affected persons. In fact, many times, the persons have reduced viral load in their systems due to the constant taking of these antiviral medication related combinations.
Kaletra and interferon therapy are oriented to provide relief by reduction in viral load.
Counseling and psychologists may be approached whenever there is requirement This is due to the severe degree of depression noticed often with the affected persons.
Never receive the blood transfusion without testing for HIV. Occupational HIV infections may be avoided by wearing gloves, face masks, spectacles, protective cover alls etc.
Similarly, the prostitutes need to insist the usage of condom by the male partners to prevent this occurrence.
Ensure hygienic conditions during working with hazardous samples etc.
