A young child with HIV is receiving several antiretroviral drugs. The purpose of these drugs is to
a. Cure the disease.
b. Delay disease progression.
c. Prevent the spread of disease.
d. Treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
B
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A At this time, cure is not possible.
B Although not a cure, these antiviral drugs can suppress viral replication,
preventing further deterioration of the immune system, and delay disease
progression.
C These drugs do not prevent the spread of the disease.
D Pneumocystis carinii prophylaxis is accomplished with antibiotics.
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