Nov 12, 2025 · 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.

Jan 14, 2025 · 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 …

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, …

Feb 9, 2024 · 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 …

HIV & AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV weakens your immune system by destroying your T-cells until you are unable …

View updated fact sheets about HIV, including HIV basics, testing, prevention, treatment, related health concerns, and living with HIV.

Oct 6, 2025 · HIV is spread throughout the world, but sub-Saharan Africa (the southern part) has the greatest number of people who are infected. The World Health Organization and the United Nations …

Jul 15, 2025 · 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.

Getting a positive HIV test result can be overwhelming. Even if the result was expected, a positive HIV test will change your life. You may feel scared, angry, depressed or numb. You might have many …

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