Question

which of these treatments can prolong an hiv patient’s life span?
a. hiv vaccine
b. anti - retroviral therapy
c. medical shampoo
d. antibiotics

Explanation:

• Option A: An effective HIV vaccine is not yet widely available for treating existing infections.
• Option B: Anti - retroviral therapy (ART) suppresses HIV replication, reducing viral load and slowing disease progression, thus prolonging life.
• Option C: Medical shampoo is for skin/hair issues, not HIV treatment.
• Option D: Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, not viral (HIV is a virus).

Answer:

B. Anti - retroviral therapy