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HIV - Wikipedia
HIV-1 is the virus that was initially discovered and termed both lymphadenopathy associated virus (LAV) and human T-lymphotropic virus 3 (HTLV-III). HIV-1 is more virulent and more infective than HIV-2, [20] and is the cause of the majority of HIV infections globally.
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/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
HIV makes the body less able to clear out infections and diseases. If HIV infection is not treated, over time it can cause an illness called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV spreads through contact with some body fluids.
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 | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find information about HIV for consumers, providers, and public health partners.
Symptoms of HIV - HIV.gov
HIV often causes flu-like symptoms in its earliest (acute) stage, but not everyone has the same signs or symptoms, and some people have no symptoms at all. The only way to know for sure if you have HIV is to get tested and know your status so you can keep yourself and your partner (s) healthy.
HIV - Health and Human Services North Dakota
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Today, more tools than ever are available to prevent HIV.
What Is HIV? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system — specifically, white blood cells called CD4-positive (CD4+) T-helper cells.
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 and AIDS | Health
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes HIV infection. Without treatment, HIV can progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most advanced stage of HIV infection.
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