If started early, HIV treatment reduces death rates toward background levels in African countries

Mortality rates of people starting HIV treatment in four African countries approach those of the general population over time, provided that treatment is started before the immune system has been severely damaged, according to research published this week in the open-access journal PLoS Medicine.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news160129543.html">If started early, HIV treatment reduces death rates toward background levels in African countries</a></p> <p>Mortality rates of people starting HIV treatment in four African countries approach those of the general population over time, provided that treatment is started before the immune system has been severely damaged, according to research published this week in the open-access journal <i>PLoS Medicine</i>.</p>