Human immunodeficiency virus 1

Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus 1

Description of Human immunodeficiency virus 1

Human immunodeficiency virus 1: A syndrome resulting from the acquired deficiency of cellular immunity caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is characterized by the reduction of the Helper T-lymphocytes in the peripheral blood and the lymph nodes; opportunistic infections (usually pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, tuberculosis, candida infections, and cryptococcosis); and the development of malignant neoplasms (usually non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Kaposi's sarcoma). The human immunodeficiency virus is transmitted through sexual contact, sharing of contaminated needles, or transfusion of contaminated blood. Generalized lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss, and chronic diarrhea are common symptoms of AIDS. The patients usually die either of opportunistic infections or malignant neoplasms. -- 2004
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Human immunodeficiency virus 1: type species of Lentivirus and the etiologic agent of AIDS; characterized by its cytopathic effect and affinity for the T4 lymphocyte.
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Human immunodeficiency virus 1: Related Topics

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• Human immunodeficiency virus
• Human
• Immunodeficiency
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Terms associated with Human immunodeficiency virus 1:

Terms Similar to Human immunodeficiency virus 1:

• HIV-1 disease
• AIDS
• Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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Broader terms for Human immunodeficiency virus 1

• human immunodeficiency virus

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The description of Human immunodeficiency virus 1 may also be used for the following terms:

• HIV 1
• HIV1

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