HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 15, 2025 · There is no cure for HIV infection. However, with access to effective HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, including for opportunistic infections, HIV infection has become a …
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/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 9, 2024 · It's caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, also called HIV. HIV damages the immune system so that the body is less able to fight infection and disease. If HIV isn't treated, it can …
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
Nov 12, 2025 · 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
Multiple round bumps on cell surface represent sites of assembly and budding of virions. The human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are two species of Lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect …
HIV/AIDS Fact Sheets | NIH - HIVinfo
View updated fact sheets about HIV, including HIV basics, testing, prevention, treatment, related health concerns, and living with HIV.
HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More - Healthline
Oct 2, 2025 · HIV damages the immune system. Without treatment, AIDS can develop. Learn all about HIV and AIDS, including symptoms, treatments, and life expectancy.
HIV/AIDS: Facts, Statistics, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Oct 6, 2025 · HIV is spread throughout the world, but sub-Saharan Africa (the southern part) has the greatest number of people who are infected. The World Health Organization and the United Nations …
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 …
HIV & AIDS: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Jun 6, 2022 · Overview What is HIV? HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV infects and destroys cells of your immune system, making it hard to fight off other diseases. When HIV has …