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If a patient is advised anti retroviral therapy, which infection is he suffering from? Name the causative organism.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Antiretroviral Therapy (ART):** - Antiretroviral therapy is a treatment used to manage infections caused by retroviruses, particularly those that affect the immune system. 2. **Identifying the Condition Treated by ART:** - The primary condition that requires antiretroviral therapy is AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). This condition arises when the immune system is severely compromised. ...
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