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Early treatment helps protect the brains of people living with HIV

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Focus 1, Focus 2, Healthcare Workers, HIV, Latest, Spotlight

Antiretroviral therapy has shifted HIV from a fatal to a chronic condition. But neuropsychiatrists say it is imperative for people living with the virus to start treatment immediately as the “duration of untreated exposure” may cause irreversible brain damage and impact long-term cognitive health. Biénne Huisman reports.

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Early treatment helps protect the brains of people living with HIV

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