Jan 14, 2025 · General overview of HIV, including transmission, prevention, and testing.

Multiple round bumps on cell surface represent sites of assembly and budding of virions. The human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are two species of Lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect …

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 …

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.

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 …

May 28, 2025 · HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The acronym “HIV” can refer to the virus or to HIV infection. AIDS stands for acquired …

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.

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It attacks the immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), which help the body fight off infections. If left untreated, HIV can lead to AIDS (Acquired …

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [8][9][10] is a retrovirus [11] that attacks the immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to a spectrum of conditions including acquired immunodeficiency …