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Q. Azidothymidine (AZT) drug is useful in the treatment of

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Azidothymidine (AZT = Zidovudine) is a drug used in anti-retroviral treatment (also known as antiretroviral therapy or ART) to treat HIV. Taking ART means that people living with HIV can live long and healthy lives. ART is not a cure for HIV, but it keeps HIV under control.