Is HIV considered a curable disease?

HIV is not considered a curable disease, which is why the statement that it is a curable disease is false. The current understanding of HIV emphasizes that while there are highly effective antiretroviral treatments available that allow individuals with HIV to live long, healthy lives and manage the virus effectively, these treatments do not eliminate the virus from the body. Individuals remain HIV-positive for life, and while the viral load can be reduced to undetectable levels with consistent treatment, the virus can still be present in latent reservoirs within the body.

Research is ongoing regarding potential cures, with some studies exploring different avenues, including gene editing and therapeutic vaccines, but as of now, no definitive cure has been established. Therefore, stating that HIV is curable does not align with the current scientific consensus and understanding of the disease.