Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) is a medical treatment used to manage and control the HIV virus, which causes AIDS. ART involves taking a combination of medicines that help reduce the viral load in the body, allowing individuals to live healthier lives and lowering the risk of transmitting the virus to others. The therapy typically includes different classes of drugs that target various stages of the HIV life cycle. By adhering to ART, many people with HIV can achieve an undetectable viral load, meaning the virus is not transmittable through sexual contact and significantly improves overall health and longevity.