What is the primary goal of medication treatment for HIV molecules?

The primary goal of medication treatment for HIV is to decrease the amount of HIV in the body, which is often referred to as viral load. By reducing viral load, antiretroviral therapy (ART) helps to lower the amount of the virus in the bloodstream, allowing the immune system to recover and function more effectively. Lowering viral load to undetectable levels can also significantly reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others.

While completely eliminating the virus is a desirable outcome, current treatments are not able to achieve this, as HIV integrates itself into the host's DNA and can persist in a latent form. Therefore, while achieving an undetectable viral load is a critical component of managing HIV, complete eradication of the virus remains a goal that has not yet been achievable with current therapies.

Increasing white blood cell count and enhancing the body's resistance to infections are important factors in the overall health of individuals living with HIV, but the primary focus of treatment is specifically on reducing the virus itself within the body.