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Cytostatic chemotherapy, immunotherapy and antiretroviral therapy: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART): With 2 to 4 drugs

You were treated with several drugs that are used against specific viruses.

These specific viruses include, among other things, the HI viruses. HI viruses can damage the body’s own immune system, thereby causing HIV disease, with the person becoming infected more quickly with other pathogens. The drugs are typically used when a person has been infected with HI viruses. The treatment should ensure that the viruses cannot multiply so easily in the body.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).