About HIV | HIV | CDC 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 effective cure Once people get HIV, they have it for life But proper medical care can control the virus
HIV AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic HIV makes the body less able to clear out infections and diseases If HIV infection is not treated, over time it can cause an illness called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) HIV spreads through contact with some body fluids
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 disease caused by HIV
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO) 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
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV. gov 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 system is badly damaged by the virus
HIV AIDS: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Prevention Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS HIV slowly weakens your immune system until you are unable to fight off even minor illnesses
HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo 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