The acronym cART stands for “combination antiretroviral therapy.”
As confusing as these changes may seem, they are about more than just semantics.
What Is Antiretroviral Therapy?
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Combination antiretroviral therapy consists of a minimum of three drugs.
They work by blocking various stages of thevirus’s life cycle(also known as the replication cycle).
Don’t let this confuse you; they all mean the same thing.
What is most important is understanding the benefits of antiretroviral therapy and seeking appropriatetreatmentif youtest positivefor the virus.
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