Antiretrovirals

Antiretrovirals are drugs used to treat people who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By blocking the virus from replicating, they can slow down HIV progression and allow individuals to live longer, healthier lives. Antiretroviral therapies are now the standard of care for HIV treatment and are known to reduce the risk of HIV transmission between sexual partners. They can also reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission, allowing pregnant women with HIV to give birth to healthy babies. As a result, antiretrovirals have become an essential part of HIV prevention strategies.