Abstract:Antiretroviral therapy (ART), which is intended to inhibit HIV replication, promotes partial restoration or activation of immunity. In many patients who have severe immunosuppression, ART may increase the risk of development of immune restoration syndrome (IRS), which is associated with the manifestations of opportunistic and secondary diseases that lead to worsening of the general health of patients and to their death. The present paper addresses IRS-related terminology, the risk factors of IRS development, a… Show more