title: Antiretroviral therapy: a primer for dermatologists.
abstract: Combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed the care of individuals who have HIV infection. Effective ART has resulted in dramatic reductions in mortality, hospitalization rates, and the development of AIDS-defining illnesses. This article discusses the variety of agents that can comprise an effective ART regimen, focusing on the basic principles of ART, the indications for initiating ART in treatment-naive individuals who have established HIV infection, and the challenges associated with the use of antiretroviral medications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Washington School of Medicine, 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle WA 98104, USA. hyangkim@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: H Nina
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Harrington
mesh_terms: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003880:Dermatology; D024882:Drug Resistance, Viral; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006678:HIV / Q000187:drug effects; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents