Antiretroviral drugs/therapy
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Medicines used to block the action of retroviruses (such as the HIV/AIDS virus) and the progress of infection. See also HAART, HIV and retrovirus.
Related terms
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RetrovirusA type of virus. HIV is a retrovirus. See also HAART and antiretroviral therapy.
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InfectionThe growth of harmful organisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, in the body.
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VirusA micro-organism which invades living cells in order to grow or reproduce. Viruses cause many infections, from the common cold, chickenpox and measles to HIV.
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AIDSabbreviation for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, the most advanced stage of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).