[The effectiveness of HAART. Good planning assures long-term success].
Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) leads to a reduction in the risk of HIV-associated disorders within a matter of months. Response to treatment and the permanency of optimal viral suppression, however, are clearly limited. In the meantime, the major factors responsible for the therapeutic effect have been identified. If appropriate consideration is given to these factors, effective and truly long-term treatment becomes possible. With foresighted treatment planning, an estimated 80% of the patients will experience optimal viral suppression over a period of at least 6 years with the currently available drugs.
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Klinischen Abteilung am Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin, Hamburg. manegold@bni.uni-hamburg.de
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / Q000379:methods*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome