HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is an ongoing, also called chronic, condition. 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 …
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WEBHIV (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). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.
HIV - Wikipedia
WEBThe human immunodeficiency viruses ( HIV) are two species of Lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect humans. Over time, they cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), [1] [2] a condition in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. [3]
What Are HIV and AIDS? | HIV.gov
WEBJan 13, 2023 · World AIDS Day. What Is HIV? HIV ( human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases.
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 13, 2023 · 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 Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
WEBHIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. There is currently no effective cure for HIV. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.
HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Key Points. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes HIV infection. If untreated, HIV may cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most advanced stage of HIV infection.
HIV/AIDS - Wikipedia
WEBThe human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) [9] [10] [11] is a retrovirus [12] that attacks the immune system. It can be managed with treatment. Without treatment it can lead to a spectrum of conditions including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS ). [5]
HIV | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBPrint. Learn basic information about HIV, how it is transmitted, how you can protect yourself and others, and how to live well with HIV. Get tailored information about your risk of getting or transmitting HIV and the prevention options that can lower your risk. Certain groups are at higher risk for HIV.
HIV/AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEB30 November 2022 | Q&A. What is HIV? Is AIDS different from HIV? Without treatment, how quickly can a person living with HIV become ill? How is HIV transmitted? How is HIV infection treated? What does “undetectable” mean? What illnesses can affect people living with HIV? How can people get tested for HIV? Who is at more risk of HIV?
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