Which antiviral drug class prevents HIV proviral DNA from being inserted into the host cell genome?
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Correct answer: Integrase inhibitors
Integrase inhibitors block the integrase enzyme used by HIV to insert its DNA into the host genome. This prevents viral replication in infected cells.
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