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Suggest HIV Treatment For A Learning Disability Person
My brother who haa a learning disability was diagnosed with hiv, they did give him any medication, just sent him to a social worker who should him a number and didnt explain anything to him...what can we do next to get him some medication and to see a good doctor
Thu, 22 May 2014
Anonymous's Response
Anonymous's
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Hi
Learning disability is not a contraindication for Initiation of HIV treatment.
Before starting treatment, there are clear cut protocols to b followed. A battery of investigation including viral load, CD 4 count, drug resistance, CBC , lft ,serum lipid etc. will be done. after that according to protocols, ART is initiated.
Consult a centre where ART treatment is available
Thank you
Learning disability is not a contraindication for Initiation of HIV treatment.
Before starting treatment, there are clear cut protocols to b followed. A battery of investigation including viral load, CD 4 count, drug resistance, CBC , lft ,serum lipid etc. will be done. after that according to protocols, ART is initiated.
Consult a centre where ART treatment is available
Thank you
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