Glossary: Antiretroviral drugs

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Antiretroviral drugs

Definition:

Antiretroviral drugs are used in the treatment of HIV infection. They slow down the replication and, therefore, the spread of the virus within the body.

Source: UNAIDS, Fast facts about AIDS

Related words:

HIV/AIDS - Virus

To read about this term in context:

GreenFacts Summary on AIDS status & challenges of the epidemic

Translation(s):

Español: Antirretrovirales
Français: Médicaments antirétroviraux

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