Presently, there is no cure or immunization against HIV. But there are new treatments available that can help HIV positive people to live longer and healthier lives and also delay the onset of AIDS.

The Treatment options depend on the kind of STD: bacterial, parasitic or viral. While bacterial and parasitic are easily cured with medications prescribed by a doctor, viral infections such as HIV, while not curable, can be treated. With these kinds of infections, medications can help to control some of the symptoms, even though there is no cure. However, viruses can still be spread even without symptoms.
Regardless of the type of STD, it is important that both the infected person and his or her partner receive treatment so that they do not re-infect each other. For those with HIV, early treatment and regular monitoring by a doctor can help to prevent opportunistic infections from occurring and treat them if they do occur, and delay the onset of AIDS.