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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV is a type of virus called a retrovirus, which infects humans when it comes in contact with a break in the skin or tissues such as those that line the vagina, anal area, mouth, or eyes.

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Image Collection: Picture of HIV/AIDS

View a picture of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in our image collection.

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HIV/AIDS Quiz

Test your medical IQ of HIV and AIDS. Quiz yourself on transmission methods and how HIV/AIDS affects the immune system. Also discover causes, symptoms, tests, and diagnosis of HIV infection.

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AIDS

AIDS

AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV infection. Get information about the history of AIDS, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, statistics, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and research.

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AIDS Retrospective

AIDS Retrospective

Watch this slideshow to get a historical overview of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from human contraction to the present.

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HIV Dementia

HIV Dementia

View a picture of HIV-associated dementia (HAD) and learn more about other dementia conditions.

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

What is the history of HIV, and when was HIV discovered?

The history of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) dates back to...

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