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HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention in the Modern Era

Abstract

Mudge Elizabeth

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, weakening the body's ability to fight off infections and diseases. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the advanced stage of HIV infection, characterized by severe immunosuppression. HIV/AIDS has claimed millions of lives globally, but advances in science and medicine have led to groundbreaking developments in its management. One of the most significant breakthroughs in HIV/AIDS treatment is the development of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). ART consists of a combination of drugs that target different stages of the HIV lifecycle, preventing the virus from replicating and reducing its presence in the body. This treatment has transformed HIV/AIDS from a terminal illness into a manageable, chronic condition.