HIV

HIV human immunodeficiency virus.

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HIV (ch-v)

n.

Human immunodeficiency virus; a retrovirus that causes AIDS by infecting helper T cells of the immune system. The most common serotype, HIV-1, is distributed worldwide, while HIV-2 is primarily confined to West Africa. Also called AIDS virus, human T-cell leukemia virus type III, human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type III, lymphadenopathy-associated virus.

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HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS. The risk of acquiring AIDS is increased by the presence of gonorrhea or other sexually transmitted diseases.

Mentioned in: Antiviral Drugs, Gonorrhea

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HIV,

n human immunodeficiency virus; one of two retrovirus strains, HIV-1, or HIV-2, that attacks the T cells of the immune system with debilitat-ing effects, producing a syndrome called acquired immune deficiency (AIDS).

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HIV,

n See human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).