HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Overview. 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 …
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
WEBJan 13, 2023 · 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.
About HIV | HIV | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Key points. HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. There are many ways to prevent HIV, like using PrEP, PEP, condoms and never sharing needles. HIV treatment helps people live long, healthy lives and prevents HIV transmission.
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]
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Overview. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) occurs at the most advanced stage of infection. HIV targets the body’s white blood cells, weakening the immune system.
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 and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
WEBSep 4, 2024 · HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The abbreviation “HIV” can refer to the virus or to HIV infection. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is …
What Is HIV? - WebMD
WEBJul 17, 2023 · HIV is a virus that lives in human blood, sexual fluids, and breast milk. It weakens your immune system, so your body has a hard time fighting off common germs, viruses,...
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 30, 2024 · The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) targets cells of the immune system, called CD4 cells, which help the body respond to infection. Within the CD4 cell, HIV replicates and in turn, damages and destroys the cell.
What is HIV? | HIV Risk Reduction Tool | CDC
WEBJun 14, 2022 · HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. The virus can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, if not treated. Unlike some other viruses, the human body can’t get rid of HIV completely, even after treatment. Right now, there is no cure for HIV. But with proper medical care, HIV can be effectively controlled.