With such a powerful combination of drugs, viral mutation rate is not great enough to produce three separate mutations that nullify the use of such treatment. In addition, results seem to indicate that such treatment boosts the immune response. In addition, at this time, novel treatments are being explored experimentally and clinically. For example, efforts are being concentrated on breaking up viral entrance through the manipulation and targeting of the gp41 protein. In addition, the structure of integrase has been recently uncovered and is sure to be a future target.
Everyday progress is made as hundreds of reports are published every year.
It is with this in mind that HIV sufferers Though the future for HIV patients looks bright, there are always problems that could develop. One of these is the lymphoid tissue. These areas can become breeding grounds for new and possibly drug resistant mutants. In addition, viral infection slowly destroys much of this tissue and further weakens the immune system. There are studies though, that are being directed at targeting this region.