Question

1. what is a common reason why someone may stop taking their antiretroviral medications?

side effects
low cost
easy access

1. what specific behavior increases a persons risk for exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)?

sharing used syringes
injecting drugs with new clean needles
sexual activity with no fluid - exchange
correctly using condoms during intercourse

1. the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), a retrovirus, is part of a subgroup known as lentiviruses. what are lentiviruses known for?

Explanation:

1. Side - effects are a common reason for discontinuing antiretroviral medications as they can be unpleasant or severe.
2. Sharing used syringes can transmit HIV as the virus can be present in blood.
3. Lentiviruses are known for latency persistence, where the virus can remain dormant in the body for long periods.

Answer:

1. Side effects
2. Sharing used syringes
3. Latency persistence