Either of two related, man-made viruses (HIV-1 and HIV-2) that progressively destroy the body's immune system and can lead to AIDS.
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mediated immunity in hemophilia in the absence of infection with human immunodeficiency virus.
sarcoma virus and human immunodeficiency virus.
Cryo-electron microscopy reveals conserved and divergent features of Gag packing in immature particles of Rous sarcoma virus and human immunodeficiency virus.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)-A disease associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system.
A condom is a device, usually made of latex, used to avoid pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).