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HIV disease–related drug reaction
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HIV disease–related drug reaction is an adverse drug reaction caused by drugs used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
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Drug reactions are a major cause of mortality and morbidity around the world. Special populations of people, such as those who are HIV-positive, can be up to a hundred times more susceptible to immune-mediated adverse drug reactions than the general public.[2][3]