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Human immunodeficiency virus. A non-taxonomic and historical term referring to any of two species, specifically HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. Prior to 1986, this was called human T-lymphotropic virus type III/lymphadenopathy-associated virus (HTLV-III/LAV). From 1986-1990, it was an official species called HIV. Since 1991, HIV was no longer considered an official species name; the two species were designated HIV-1 and HIV-2.
| Descriptor ID |
D006678
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| MeSH Number(s) |
B04.820.650.589.650.350
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| Concept/Terms |
HIV- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Immunodeficiency Virus, Human
- Immunodeficiency Viruses, Human
- Virus, Human Immunodeficiency
- Viruses, Human Immunodeficiency
- Human Immunodeficiency Viruses
- Human T Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type III
- Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type III
- Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Type III
- Human T Cell Leukemia Virus Type III
- LAV-HTLV-III
- Lymphadenopathy-Associated Virus
- Lymphadenopathy Associated Virus
- Lymphadenopathy-Associated Viruses
- Virus, Lymphadenopathy-Associated
- Viruses, Lymphadenopathy-Associated
- Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type III
- Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type III
- AIDS Virus
- AIDS Viruses
- Virus, AIDS
- Viruses, AIDS
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus
- HTLV-III
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| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "HIV" by people in Profiles.
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with HIV: a cross-sectional study in Caracas, Venezuela. BMC Infect Dis. 2024 Jan 15; 24(1):87.
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Blood Biomarkers of Neuronal/Axonal and Glial Injury in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2022; 51(6):467-474.
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Systemic Delays in the Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy for Clinically Eligible HIV-Infected Patients in Houston, Texas: The Providers' Report Card. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2018 Jan-Dec; 17:2325958218774042.