AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

AIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Drugs used to treat HIV
A
will quickly eliminate the virus from the body.
B
prevent the virus from replicating.
C
are genetically engineered helper T cells.
D
duplicate the body s immune system response.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The standard treatment consists of a combination of drugs (often called “highly active antiretroviral therapy” or HAART) that suppress HIV replication. The combination of drugs is used in order to increase potency and reduce the likelihood of the virus developing resistance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antiretroviral drugs HIV is treated with antiretroviral medicines, which work by stopping the virus replicating in the body. This allows the immune system to repair itself and prevent further damage.

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