: either of two retroviruses that infect and destroy helper T cells of the immune system causing the marked reduction in their numbers that is diagnostic of AIDS
called alsoAIDS virus, human immunodeficiency virus
Recent Examples on the WebIn its first decade, Mama’s Day fundraising was dedicated to serving HIV and AIDS patients.—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024 Using information from robust HIV surveillance systems, public health departments have implemented effective programmatic planning and resource allocation that has helped make significant strides in the fight against HIV.—Heather Bradley, STAT, 17 Apr. 2024 In the film, which is based on true events, punk rock bandmates purposefully inject themselves with HIV to live at an idyllic government-run treatment center.—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024 Gloria Reuben is reflecting on the legacy of her character on ER, Dr. Jeanie Boulet, who was diagnosed with HIV during the show's third season.—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2024 Those risks can be bacterial, as well as infectious diseases, such as HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C.3
And what about any claims that human milk has helped an adult recover from a cold?—Tiffany Leigh, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024 That’s especially true since some STIs are incurable — including HIV, hepatitis B and HPV —and can lead to health problems including infertility or be life-threatening, Earle-Cruickshanks said.—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024 Signs and Symptoms of HIV in Women A Quick Review
The most common heart attack symptom in women is chest pain, pressure, or discomfort.—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 14 Apr. 2024 Reversing the policies against LGBTQIA+ people and those with HIV/AIDS shows that there is a way forward.—Giorgi Minasovi and Jonathan Jk Stoltman, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
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: any of several retroviruses and especially HIV-1 that infect and destroy helper T cells of the immune system causing the marked reduction in their numbers that is diagnostic of AIDS
called alsoAIDS virus, human immunodeficiency virus
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