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Dolutegravir for first-line treatment of HIV in adults. In the spring of 2014 the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG, Germany) assessed which advantages and disadvantages dolutegravir has compared with previous standard therapies in people who are having initial treatment for HIV. more...
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The fixed-dose combination of dolutegravir / lamivudine (trade name: Dovato) has been approved in Germany since July 2019 for the treatment of type 1 HIV in adults and children aged 12 years and above. more...
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Oral thrush is usually the result of another medical condition or a side effect of medical treatment. It is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment. Chemotherapy can damage the mucous membranes and weaken the immune system, allowing the fungus to spread more easily. Radiotherapy in the head and neck region also increases the risk of oral thrush. more...
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This stage of the HIV infection is called “AIDS” (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). The currently available medications for the treatment of HIV cannot make the infection go away again. But they can prevent immunodeficiency for decades. One of these medications is the drug abacavir. Although this drug is effective, it causes potentially life-threatening side effects in about 5 out of ... more...
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Even if an HIV infection is only detected later in the pregnancy, treatment can still protect the baby. It is possible to have an anonymous HIV test. You have the right to have an HIV test. You can, of course, choose not to have one. Return to top. What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infects cells of the body’s immune system and destroys them. Most people who have HIV don’t ... more...
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A different dose and treatment duration may be a good idea for people who have immune system disorders, such as an HIV infection. Return to top. When is preventive treatment considered? Some people have outbreaks of genital herpes very often or experience especially severe symptoms. Then it may be a good idea to take antiviral medication for a longer time – including during symptom-free ... more...
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First-line treatment in adults: Dolutegravir / lamivudine (Dovato) for the treatment of HIV. In 2019, the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG, Germany) looked into how the fixed-dose combination of dolutegravir / lamivudine (trade name: Dovato) compares with the standard first-line treatments for Type 1 HIV in adults. more...
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No differences. Life expectancy: No difference was found between the fixed-dose combination of bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide and the standard treatments here. Over the course of the study, a total of 3 people passed away. Frequency of AIDS-related illnesses: A weakened immune system caused by an HIV infection makes a number of illnesses such as certain bacterial, viral or ... more...
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Fixed-dose combination of bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide (Biktarvy) as a subsequent treatment of HIV. In 2018, the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG, Germany) wanted to find out whether the fixed-dose combination of bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide (trade name: Biktarvy) has any advantages or disadvantages for adults with HIV-1 ... more...
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How well do antimycotics prevent fungal infections? Antimycotics can be used to prevent oral thrush. These drugs kill fungi or reduce their growth. They can also be used as a treatment to prevent a fungal infection from spreading to the rest of your body. There are different types of antimycotics, including nystatin, miconazole, clotrimazole and fluconazole. more...
