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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Created: January 20, 2007

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Definition:
The retrovirus isolated and recognized as the etiologic (i.e., causing or contributing to the cause of a disease) agent of AIDS.

What is HIV?

The History of HIV

Also Known As:
The media often uses the term HIV and AIDS interchangeably. They are not the same.

What's the Difference Between HIV & AIDS?

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