`antiretroviral-therapy` Related Article Results

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus – İnsan İmmün Yetmezlik Virüsü) is a retrovirus that targets the human immune system. It infects various immune cells, primarily CD4+ T lymphocytes, and can lead to the progressive collapse of immune function. The advanced stage of HIV infection is defined as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is estimated that approximately 39 million individuals worldwide are living with HIV (2023). In Türkiye, as of 2023, 5–10 HIV cases per 100,000 people have been