Retrovirus
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A type of virus. HIV is a retrovirus. See also HAART and antiretroviral therapy.
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Antiretroviral drugs/therapyMedicines used to block the action of retroviruses (such as the HIV/AIDS virus) and the progress of infection. See also HAART, HIV and retrovirus.
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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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Protease inhibitorA class of drugs that help fight retrovirus infections; commonly prescribed to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).