What is HIV?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of the disease.
HIV Pills In South Africa
Dolutegravir, which was first recommended as first-line treatment in South Africa in 2019, is one of the ARV drugs in a three-in-one pill for first-line treatment. The other two drugs in the pill are tenofovir and lamivudine.
Which tablet is best for HIV?
One-pill-a-day HIV treatments
- Biktarvy combines bictegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide.
- Delstrigo combines doravirine, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil.
- Dovato combines dolutegravir and lamivudine.