HIV
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Example Sentences
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Sixty-four percent of people living with HIV worldwide reside in sub-Saharan Africa.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
“They are highly profitable assets that should start to contribute to the top-line as the HIV business starts to slow down.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
But the medical examiner’s report disclosed that Chase died of AIDS, which is caused by HIV, as the primary cause of death.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Much larger clinical trials will be needed to confirm the results, determine how long any benefits last, and identify the most effective treatment schedules for both people with HIV and the broader population.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
I knew you couldn’t get HIV by walking into an area, but maybe he didn’t.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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