Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Antiretroviral Therapy

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) refers to the use of medications to treat infections caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This treatment aims to reduce the viral load in the body, improve immune function, and delay the progression of the disease. Family medicine plays a critical role in the management of …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 34× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2640-690X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) refers to the use of medications to treat infections caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This treatment aims to reduce the viral load in the body, improve immune function, and delay the progression of the disease. Family medicine plays a critical role in the management of HIV infections through the provision of comprehensive care to individuals living with HIV. This care includes the prescription and management of antiretroviral therapy. ART is a combination of different antiretroviral drugs that work together to block the replication of the virus. The medication prevents the virus from multiplying, reducing the viral load in the body and preventing the progression of the disease. Family medicine practitioners are trained to conduct regular tests to monitor viral load and CD4 counts, adjust prescriptions to ensure maximum effectiveness and minimize side effects of ART. By providing holistic care, family medicine practitioners offer support to patients throughout their HIV treatment journey. ART is an essential aspect of HIV treatment and has significantly improved the life expectancy and quality of life of people living with HIV. Family medicine practitioners play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive optimal antiretroviral therapy, which leads to better health outcomes and adherence to treatment. In conclusion, antiretroviral therapy is an essential treatment for HIV infections, and family medicine practitioners play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to people living with HIV. By providing expert guidance, monitoring, and support, family medicine practitioners enable patients to manage their HIV infection and lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 34 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Antiretroviral Therapy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Family Medicine (ISSN 2640-690X).

Journal editorial board
Dr. John P. Bartkowski · United States Dr. Angela Pia Cazzolla · Italy Dr. Ian James Martins · Australia

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