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HIV

American  

abbreviation

  1. human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS virus

HIV British  

abbreviation

  1. human immunodeficiency virus; the cause of AIDS. Two strains have been identified: HIV-1 and HIV-2

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HIV Scientific  
/ āch′ī-vē′ /

  1. Short for human immunodeficiency virus. Any of various strains of a retrovirus of the genus Lentivirus that cause AIDS by infecting the body's immune system.

HIV Cultural  

  1. An abbreviation for h uman i mmunodeficiency v irus, the virus that causes AIDS.

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"This happened to the journal HIV Nursing," Richardson said.

From Science Daily

The court had heard Hall was diagnosed with HIV in August 2010 for which he was prescribed medication to keep the virus at undetectable, or non-infectious, levels.

From BBC

Forged during the HIV crisis, it was built for speed, but some companies exploit it by failing to complete required follow-up studies.

From The Wall Street Journal

It ultimately showed non-inferiority and a similar safety profile to Biktarvy at 48 weeks of treatment, meaning it worked just as well as the world’s best-selling HIV drug.

From Barron's

A doctors' association in Zimbabwe has called for further dialogue to find a deal acceptable to both sides so the country's HIV programme can continue.

From BBC

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