document, should be given drugs to overcome when viral load and CD4 100,000 ml become less than 500mm 3. People with CD4 counts greater than 500/mm 3 should only initiate therapy when viral load is greater than 100,000 copies / ml.Combination therapy has shown good results in different stages of infection - people with or without symptoms. This means that there is no evidence that those who start early will achieve the best results.What the doctor will use criteria when choosing the best combination of drugs?The state of health of each person's lifestyle and personal preferences will influence the choice of antiretroviral drugs. Here are some topics that should also be considered:- The combination of drugs should be strong enough to lower the viral load at the lowest possible levels, which will reduce the risk of the emergence of opportunistic diseases in the future;- In combination therapy is better not to include any antiretroviral drug that has been used as monotherapy;- When choosing the first combination of drugs is important to plan the long term. Ideally, the infectious disease tell your patient what is the second option, if the first fails;- There is the possibility of the appearance of side effects. So, before starting therapy is prudent to take them into consideration and discuss them with the patient;- Some anti-retroviral drugs interact badly with other drugs that can be possessed, may become less effective or, on the other hand, even dangerous. It is therefore essential for physicians to be aware of other medications used in conjunction with the cocktail.What are the main benefits of the cocktail and how long they last?Combination therapy prevents the development of infections, reduces viral load and increases CD4 count. A few weeks after initiation of treatment, many people feel they have regained appetite and weight and also your energy and well-being. You can also restore or increase sexual interest.However, no one knows for sure how long the drug combination will keep your benefits, so far, proved to be effective for at least two years.What are the antiretroviral drugs currently available?For a long time AZT (released in 1987) was the only remedy available in the control of HIV. Now there are 17 drugs that make up the arsenal against HIV. They are:- Protease inhibitors: indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Invirase or Fortovase), nelfinavir (Viracept), amprenavir (Agenerase) lapinovir (Kaletra)- Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors: zidovudine (AZT or Retrovir), didanosine (ddI or Videx), zalcitabine (ddC or Hivid), stavudine (Zerit or d4T), lamivudine (3TC or Epivir), Combivir (AZT + 3TC), abacavir (abacavir), Trizivir (AZT + 3TC + abacavir)- Inhibitors of nucleoside reverse transcriptase: nevirapine (Viramune), efavirenz (Sustiva), delavirdine (Rescriptor).How to access free treatment?All persons diagnosed as being HIV positive for HIV / AIDS and who need special assistance before and during treatment with antiretroviral drugs should seek the specialist support services near your home. Look here for the specialized health services for HIV / AIDS.PREVENTIONHow to put a condom male / female?Condom Male: Open the package carefully - never with teeth - not to puncture the condom. Put the condom only when