2006-07-19 22:36:00 · 4 answers · asked by jmhum 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Antiretroviral medications are the only thing that can help extended a persons life with HIV/AIDS. Even with medication there is no telling how long you will live. Some people can live with HIV/AIDS for 10 or 20 years, while others only a few years. My uncle died back in 1997 from complications from AIDS, he was only 33, and he took the antiviral medications every day.
Antibiotic treatment will have no affect on HIV/AIDS, because HIV/AIDS are viruses. Antibiotic medications only treat bacterial infections, they do not work on viruses. There are no cures for viruses.
2006-07-20 00:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Med Savy" and "Alli" are both somewhat overlooking something. First off they are right when they say that there is no definitive life span. I won't even hazard a guess as it is much to variable. First thing that needs to be done is an HIV specialist should be consulted. If your asking about someone you know, or yourself it is imperative that you hook up with a good Doctor who specializes in the treatment of HIV. They will then monitor two things, the viral load (how much virus is in your bloodstream) and your CD4 count(how well your immune system is doing). Most Doctors agree that treatment should not start until the CD4 count is consistently in the 250-350 range(normal is 500-1500). At that point treatment with antivirals can drastically increase ones lifespan. The antibiotics will not treat the virus, but they will however treat some of the OI's that will infect the person with AIDS. This most likely will not make a difference at all. If your or your family member is looking to be around for a while, a good Doc and antivirals are ket. I advise you to take your concerns to a Doctor, as this site is not a substitute for medical advice. People on here do not know what they are talking about. Also, check out www.thebody.com Take care and I wish you the best!
2006-07-20 00:35:06 · answer #2 · answered by johnhategoblins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antibiotics do not work on or kill viruses. the life span would depend on many factors. how early the antivirals are started what level you t cells are at wheather or not you lead a healthy life style. with no medical support would also depend on a healthy life style and how manyinfections and diseases the person contracts they make the t-cell count drop faster. 200 or lower t-cell count means that person is very close to death. my prayers are with you
2006-07-19 22:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 23:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋