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 …
HIV/AIDS - Wikipedia
WEBFor other uses, see AIDS (disambiguation). The 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]
What Are HIV and AIDS? | HIV.gov
WEBJan 13, 2023 · What Is AIDS? AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection that occurs when the body’s immune system is badly damaged because of the virus. In the U.S., most people with HIV do not develop AIDS because taking HIV medicine as prescribed stops the progression of the disease.
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 13, 2023 · 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.
About HIV/AIDS | HIV Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC - Centers for …
WEBHIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.
AIDS | Definition, Diagnosis, Treatment, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 19, 2024 · AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), transmissible disease of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV slowly attacks and destroys the immune system, leaving an individual vulnerable to a variety of other infections and certain malignancies that eventually cause death.
HIV and AIDS Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBSep 20, 2022 · The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an enveloped retrovirus that contains 2 copies of a single-stranded RNA genome. It causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) that is the last stage of HIV disease. Two to four weeks after HIV enters the body, the patient may complain of symptoms of primary …
HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
WEBJul 25, 2023 · AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 cells ( CD4 T lymphocyte) of the immune system. The loss of CD4 cells makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections, illnesses, and certain cancers.
HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More
WEBNov 6, 2020 · AIDS is a disease that can develop in people who have the HIV virus. Treatment with antiretroviral drugs can typically prevent AIDS from developing in people with HIV. What is HIV? HIV is a...
HIV/AIDS - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · If you get a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, tests can help your healthcare professional learn the stage of your disease and the best treatment, including: CD4 T cell count. CD4 T cells are white blood cells that HIV targets and destroys. Even if you have no symptoms, HIV infection becomes AIDS when your CD4 T cell count dips below 200.
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