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 the …
HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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 …
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
Jan 23, 2026 · HIV is a virus that can make it harder for your body to fight other infections and diseases. If HIV is left untreated, it can lead to AIDS, a late stage of infection that happens when the immune …
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 is currently no …
HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More - Healthline
Oct 2, 2025 · HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system, and if left untreated, can lead to stage 3 HIV. But with proper treatment, people with HIV can live long and productive lives. Early detection...
HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
May 28, 2025 · Get basic information about HIV, including how it affects the body, how to know if you have HIV, and how to prevent or treat HIV.
Understanding HIV: What You Need to Know - aids.org
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 …
New approach to HIV treatment offers hope to reduce daily drug needs
4 days ago · More than 30 million people with HIV must take antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications daily to keep the virus under control, according to the Joint ...
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 | 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.