Why did the number of AIDS-related deaths decrease in the late 1990s?
A) the incidence of homosexuality decreased
B) a change in the definition of AIDS
C) several breakthroughs in drug treatment
D) breakthroughs in discovering a cure

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Several breakthroughs in drug treatment, specifically the introduction of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), led to a decrease in AIDS-related deaths in the late 1990s. ART could suppress the replication of HIV in the patient, postponing the development of AIDS and enhancing the patient's lifespan.

Why Did the Number of AIDS-Related Deaths Decrease in the Late