Chapter 5, Problem 21Q

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The cause that “anti-reverse transcriptase” agents would be effective and relatively safe to treat HIV disease.

Concept introduction:

HIV represents human immunodeficiency virus which caused a very serious disease called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV interferes with the immune cells of the body and reduces the ability to fight infections. It kills the T- helper cells and makes the individual vulnerable to infections. Anti-HIV drugs are the drugs that prevent the reproduction of retroviruses and used to treat HIV infected persons.