Evan, a 25-year-old man, is diagnosed as HIV-positive, and he believes that he got the virus from his girlfriend, who is HIV-positive. He consults doctors immediately after the diagnosis, and they prescribe a drug that is used in combinations of three or more drugs. The doctors counsel Evan that if he takes it consistently and correctly, he can live a healthy life. Identify the treatment method described in this scenario.

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The scenario describes the treatment method of antiretroviral therapy (ART), which involves the use of a combination of three or more drugs, as prescribed by doctors, to manage the HIV virus and maintain a healthy life. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is used as a preventive measure for those at high risk of contracting HIV, while spiritual self-schema therapy (3-S therapy) and consolidation therapy are not commonly used methods for HIV treatment.

Evan, a 25-Year-Old Man, Is Diagnosed as HIV-Positive, and He