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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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Modern ART is highly effective at suppressing HIV to undetectable levels.

From Science Daily

These include organ transplant patients who rely on immunosuppressive drugs, as well as individuals being treated long term for infections such as HIV or TB.

From Science Daily

Primary school enrolment doubled and HIV levels dropped because of an anti-Aids campaign spearheaded by the president.

From BBC

This evaluation extended to the international community, which saw promise in Museveni's early strides on economic growth, poverty alleviation and combating HIV/AIDS.

From Barron's

At Gilead Sciences, the story is centered on HIV and oncology, not weight loss.

From The Wall Street Journal

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