Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition)
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To determine: Whether “drug holiday” during multidrug treatment for AIDS is a good or bad idea.
Introduction: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a life-threatening disorder that is caused by a retrovirus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This is a life-threatening syndrome because the virus interferes with the body’s ability to fight against diseases by destroying T cells of the immune system. Azidothymidine (AZT) is the common drug that is used in delaying the development of AIDS in those individuals who are infected with HIV.
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To determine: The reason why “drug holiday” is a bad idea.
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