A young child with human immunodeficiency virus is receiving several antiretroviral drugs.The purpose of these drugs is to:
A)Cure the disease.
B)Delay disease progression.
C)Prevent spread of disease.
D)Treat Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.

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Although not a cure,these antiviral drugs can suppress viral replication,preventing further deterioration of the immune system,and delay disease progression.At this time cure is not possible.These drugs do not prevent the spread of the disease.Pneumocystis jiroveci prophylaxis is accomplished with antibiotics.

A Young Child with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Is Receiving Several