antiretroviral
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Women living with HIV are particularly affected, and depression can interfere with their ability to stay engaged in care and consistently take antiretroviral medications.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
Florida also plans to stop covering Biktarvy, the most widely prescribed antiretroviral medication nationally.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
But since the introduction of powerful antiretroviral drugs in the 1990s that allow those infected to continue living healthy lives — and more recent preventative treatments such as PrEP — fatalities have plunged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2025
About 5.9 million of them receive antiretroviral treatment, resulting in a 66% decrease in Aids-related deaths since 2010, the UN agency adds.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025
“Anybody can catch this. I told you that already,” Farmer replied, opening a drawer to pull out some antiretroviral medication.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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