Benefits of HAART

• Suppression of viremia and virus shedding in semen and vaginal secretions

• Increased CD4+ T cell count

• Reduced immune activation

• Restoration of lymph node architecture

• Clinical improvement

  • Prolonged survival
  • Fewer O.I.s and HIV-associated malignancies
  • Ability to discontinue O.I. prophylaxis and maintenance therapy
    

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