Question

question 4 of 10 which of these treatments is effective against hiv and may delay the onset of aids? a. herbal supplements b. anti - retroviral therapy c. antibiotics d. hiv vaccine

Explanation:

• Option A: Herbal supplements are not proven to effectively treat HIV or delay AIDS onset.
• Option B: Anti - retroviral therapy (ART) is the standard treatment for HIV. It works by suppressing the replication of the HIV virus, which can significantly delay the progression of HIV to AIDS and improve the quality of life of the patient.
• Option C: Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections like HIV.
• Option D: As of now, there is no widely available and effective HIV vaccine that can be used to treat existing HIV infections or delay AIDS onset (though research is ongoing).

Answer:

B. Anti - retroviral therapy