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Jun 19, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Tenofovir and emtricitabine are antiretroviral medications used together as part of combination therapy to treat and prevent HIV infection. They work by inhibiting the reverse transcriptase enzyme, which is crucial for the replication of the HIV virus, thereby reducing the viral load in the body. This combination is also used in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of HIV infection in high-risk individuals.
