HIV is managed and treated using antiretroviral therapy (ART), a combination of medications that suppress the virus and prevent it from multiplying in the body. ART helps to reduce the viral load (the amount of HIV in the blood) to undetectable levels, allowing the immune system to recover and preventing the progression of HIV to AIDS. Treatment with ART requires adherence to a daily medication regimen and regular medical monitoring to assess viral load, CD4 cell count, and overall health.