Question

What does ART stand for, and what is its role in HIV management?

Options

• ART = AIDS Response Treatment; only used in terminal stages

• ART = Automated Reaction Therapy; cures HIV infection

• ART = Antiviral Reverse Transcription; eliminates integrated viral DNA

• ART = Antiretroviral Therapy; suppresses viral replication and maintains CD4+ counts

Answer 1

ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) consists of multiple antiviral drugs that suppress HIV replication, allowing CD4+ T-cell count recovery and immune system reconstitution. While ART does not cure HIV, it dramatically extends lifespan and reduces transmission risk when viral load becomes undetectable.