Cost of HIV treatment
Cost of HIV Treatment
The Cost of HIV Treatment refers to the financial expenditure associated with the management and treatment of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The cost can vary significantly depending on a variety of factors, including the type of antiretroviral therapy (ART) used, the healthcare system of the country, and the patient's overall health status.
Pronunciation
- Cost of HIV Treatment: /kɒst ɒv eɪtʃ aɪ viː trɪtmənt/
Etymology
The term is derived from the English words "cost", "of", "HIV", and "treatment". "Cost" originates from the Old French coster, meaning "to cost". "HIV" is an acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and "treatment" comes from the Latin tractare, meaning "to handle, manage, deal with, or control".
Related Terms
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART): The main type of treatment for HIV. It involves taking a combination of HIV medicines every day to prevent the virus from multiplying.
- HIV: A virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells, often leading to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) if not treated.
- AIDS: The most advanced stage of HIV infection, characterized by a severely damaged immune system and the presence of opportunistic infections or cancers.
- Opportunistic infection: An infection that occurs more frequently or is more severe in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV.
- CD4 cells: A type of white blood cell that fights infection. HIV destroys these cells, making it harder for the body to fight off infections and disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cost of HIV treatment
- Wikipedia's article - Cost of HIV treatment
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