Despite challenges, an HIV diagnosis does not preclude dating, marrying, or having a family. The advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy transformed the HIV experience of illness restoring individuals ability to live normal lives managing HIV as a chronic illness.Despite challenges, an HIV diagnosis does not preclude dating, marrying, or having a family. The advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy transformed the HIV experience of illness restoring individuals ability to live normal lives managing HIV

What can I do if my partner is HIV positive?

Can I Stay With My Partner and Protect Myself From HIV?Use condoms. Its important to use condoms the right way every time you have anal or vaginal sex. Take medication. A doctor can prescribe an antiretroviral medicine to help protect you from getting HIV. Make sure your partner takes their medicine.15 Jan 2020

What is the name of the new ARV pill?

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has launched a new fixed-dose combination antiretroviral (ARV) treatment called tenofovir/lamivudine/dolutegravir, simply known as TLD.

What is the CD4 count in a healthy person?

A normal CD4 count ranges from 500–1,200 cells/mm3 in adults and teens. In general, a normal CD4 count means that your immune system is not yet significantly affected by HIV infection. A low CD4 count indicates that your immune system has been affected by HIV and/or the disease is progressing.