A member asked:

Can hiv be cured because i think so because i found out that hepatitis b which is a viral std can be cured which hiv is also viral . ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not yet.: Hepatitis b can sometimes be cured with combination antiviral treatment given over 6 to 12 months. Hiv/aids can be controlled for decades with combination antiviral treatment but cannot yet be cured.

Answered 4/29/2019

5.5k views

Thank
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No cure for HIV: Most viruses are cured by the immune system, and a few can be cured with drugs. Hepatitis B is one of these; in most people the immune system clears it up and drug treatment often is effective as well. Unfortunately, HIV is not such a virus. It can be suppressed with treatment, and most people now can expect to live nearly normal lives. There is hope for a cure someday, but not yet.

Answered 4/29/2019

3.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more