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human immunodeficiency virus

[′hyü·mən ¦im·yə·nō·di′fish·ən·sē ‚vī·rəs]
(virology)
The retrovirus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Abbreviated HIV.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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A recent outbreak of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection in southern China was initiated by two highly homogeneous geographically separated strains, circulating recombinant form AE and a novel BC recombinant.
Human immunodeficiency virus transmission in health care settings: risk and risk reduction.
A total of 1,962 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), including those of 18 pregnant women, were reported in July to August this year, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
Streptomyces pneumonia in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection: case report and review of the literature on invasive streptomyces infections.
The CDC warned that the incidence was increasing, citing the aging US population and the increased prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection as contributing factors.
Structured treatment interruption in patients with multidrug-resistant human immunodeficiency virus. New England Journal of Medicine.
A test for human immunodeficiency virus was negative.
Coiled coils are often found in membrane-fusion proteins, which play a role in permitting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other viruses to enter a cell.
A prisoner brought a Bivens action against a federal probation officer alleging that his rights had been violated when the officer told his sister and employer that he had tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Serological diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus infection by Western blot testing.
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