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Preventing OIs
Most of the germs that cause OIs are quite common, and you may already be carrying several of these infections. You can reduce the risk of new infections by keeping clean and avoiding known sources of the germs that cause OIs.
Even if you’re infected with some OIs, you can take medications that will prevent the development of active disease. This is called prophylaxis. The best way to prevent OIs is to take strong ART.
The fact sheets for each OI have more information on avoiding infection or preventing the development of active disease.
TREATING OIs
For each OI, there are specific drugs, or combinations of drugs, that seem to work best.
Strong antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) can allow a damaged immune system to recover and do a better job of fighting OIs. Click here for more information on Immune Restoration.
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