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About HIV | HIV | CDC
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But proper medical care can control the virus.
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on HIV and AIDS with key facts and information on signs and symptoms, transmission, risk factors, testing and counselling, prevention, treatment and WHO response.
HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
It's caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, also called HIV. HIV damages the immune system so that the body is less able to fight infection and disease. If HIV isn't treated, it can take years before it weakens the immune system enough to become AIDS. Thanks to treatment, most people in the U.S. don't get AIDS.
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
HIV is a virus that can make it harder for your body to fight other infections and diseases. If HIV is left untreated, it can lead to AIDS, a late stage of infection that happens when the immune system is badly damaged by the virus.
HIV - Wikipedia
HIV/AIDS research includes all medical research that attempts to prevent, treat, or cure HIV/AIDS, as well as fundamental research about the nature of HIV as an infectious agent and AIDS as the disease caused by HIV.
HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
Get basic information about HIV, including how it affects the body, how to know if you have HIV, and how to prevent or treat HIV.
HIV & AIDS: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV slowly weakens your immune system until you are unable to fight off even minor illnesses.
HIV | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)
To report a case of HIV (including symptomatic infection, AIDS, CD4 counts, and viral load), please use the Communicable Disease REPORT Card. Page last updated: April 10, 2026.
HIV | HIV Symptoms | AIDS | MedlinePlus
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the body’s immune system. There is no cure but it can be treated with medicines. To know if you have HIV, get tested.
HIV/AIDS Symptoms, Stages, and Early Warning Signs - WebMD
HIV infection happens in three stages. Without treatment, it will get worse over time and eventually overwhelm your immune system.
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