Evolutionary Analysis (5th Edition)
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Author: Jon C. Herron, Scott Freeman
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Chapter 1, Problem 5Q
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To determine: Whether using multidrug therapy for AIDS would result in effects similar to the usage of antiretroviral drugs.
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.
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To determine: The reason why using antiviral drug simultaneously does not produce effects similar to multidrug therapy.
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