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- This document is intended to be used by Indigenous organizations and communities, policy makers and governments around the world as a response to the impacts of HIV and AIDS experienced by Indigenous…
- With proper treatment and care, people with HIV can live long and healthy lives and reduce HIV transmission. HIV treatment is highly effective and starting as soon as possible after diagnosis is…
- People with HIV should be engaged in regular medical care and offered additional care and supports to ensure optimal physical, emotional and mental health. People with HIV can be at increased risk…
- HIV disclosure is the process of a person with HIV revealing, when ready, their status to family, friends, sexual partners, colleagues and healthcare providers. There are legal implications for non-…
- Clinical trials are scientific tests of new drugs or treatments on people. They are designed to find out if new drugs are safe and how well they work.
- HIV cure research is complex. A number of studies are ongoing, but a widely available cure is not expected in the near future.
- Hepatitis C treatment usually involves taking one to three pills once a day for eight or 12 weeks to effect a cure. Various factors, such as stage of liver damage, are considered when choosing a…
- Highly effective treatments cure more than 95% of people with hepatitis C. Side effects are usually mild and short lived. Hepatitis C cure prevents further liver injury and progression to end-stage…
- There is no immunity to hepatitis C after infection, and a person can be infected again after being cured. People who participate in activities that can expose them to the virus should be tested…
- After hepatitis C treatment and cure, people need to take care of their long-term liver health. Ongoing monitoring and lifestyle changes may be required to improve liver health and limit damage.
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