Is antiviral resistance real?

Yes. People on ART should get themselves tested for antiviral resistance

What is the goal of ART?

To maintain an undetectable viral load and high cd4 count

What does U=U stand for in HIV?

U=U stands for undetectable equals untransmittable

What is relation between TUBERCULOSIS AND HIV?

HIV is the strongest risk factor for tuberculosis among adults. Tuberculosis is the most prominent opportunistic diseases to develop amongst persons infected with HIV. HIV debilitates the immune system increasing the vulnerability to TB and increasing the risk of progression from TB infection to TB disease. People with TB are also susceptible to HIV infection. TB is entirely curable with a full course of treatment, which is freely available at the government Health centres, including ART centers in the country

Can HIV be transmitted through breast-feeding and what can be done?

Yes. The virus has been found in the breast milk in low concentrations and studies have shown that, 10 to 15% children born to HIV-infected mothers can get HIV infection through breast milk. Breast milk, however, has many substances in it that protect an infant’s health. The benefits of breast-feeding for both mother and child are well recognized and as effective ARV drugs are available to keep the viral load undetectable in mother,then the risk of transmission is less than 1%.its better to discuss with your doctor whether you breast feed or not