Tag: Cd4 count

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person with HIV who achieves and maintains an undetectable viral load with ARV treatment cannot transmit the virus sexually. Knowing how to tell if my ARVs are working is crucial for optimizing health outcomes, preventing progression to AIDS, and achieving this undetectable status.

Antiretroviral therapy, which includes medications like tenofovir, has transformed the treatment of HIV/AIDS, dramatically improving life expectancy for millions. But **does tenofovir boost the immune system** directly, or is its effect on immune function more nuanced? While it doesn't function as a general immune stimulant, tenofovir enables the immune system's recovery by powerfully inhibiting viral replication.