
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
Jan 23, 2026 · 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 - Wikipedia
HIV/AIDS research includes all medical research that attempts to prevent, treat, or cure HIV/AIDS, as well as fundamental research about the nature of HIV as an infectious agent and AIDS as …
About HIV | HIV | CDC
Jan 14, 2025 · HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There …
HIV | HIV Symptoms | AIDS | MedlinePlus
Mar 26, 2025 · HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the body’s immune system. There is no cure but it can be treated with medicines. To know if you have HIV, get tested.
HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
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 …
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 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 …
HIV and AIDS - Basic facts | UNAIDS
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is a retrovirus that infects cells of the human immune system (mainly CD4-positive T-cells and macrophages—key components of the …
What is HIV/AIDS? - World HIV Day
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It’s a retrovirus, meaning it uses RNA (ribonucleic acid) as its genetic material instead of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) like most organisms. HIV …
HIV Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
: any of a group of viruses that infect and destroy helper T cells causing the marked reduction in their numbers that is diagnostic of AIDS.
Understanding HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Saralstudy
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), which are crucial for fighting infections. If left …