Zeitschrift für AIDS und klinische Forschung

HIV/AIDS: Key facts and Data

Abstract

Eleni Stewart

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The abbreviation “HIV” can refer to the virus or to HIV infection.

AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.

HIV attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 cells of the immune system. The loss of CD4 cells makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections and certain cancer Without treatment, HIV can gradually destroy the immune system and advance to AIDS.

This article deals with the Key facts related to the Disease.