HIV/AIDS CenterHuman 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. Image Collection: Picture of HIV/AIDSView a picture of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in our image collection. HIV/AIDS QuizTest 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.
AIDSAIDS is the advanced stage of HIV infection. Get information about the history of AIDS, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, statistics, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and research. AIDS RetrospectiveWatch this slideshow to get a historical overview of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from human contraction to the present. HIV DementiaView a picture of HIV-associated dementia (HAD) and learn more about other dementia conditions. Health
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