H.I.V.
Noun
Meaning
H.I.V. (uncountable)
(virology) Initialism of human immunodeficiency virus.
Alternative form: HIV
Examples
Hepatitis A and hepatitis B. These aren’t age-related; the vaccines are recommended for people with certain health conditions, including chronic liver disease and H.I.V. infection, or for travelers to countries where the diseases are widespread.
In its treatment plan for the coronavirus released on Wednesday, the National Health Commission recommendedtraditional Chinese medicine remedies thatcould be used with antiretroviral H.I.V. drugs like Lopinavir and Ritonavir.
There is no proven treatment for the respiratory disease, but several experimental approaches, including old malaria drugs and H.I.V. antivirals, are being tested in patients around the world.
Norah O’DONNELL in a : CRISPR could help us rid us of diseases like cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy — and even H.I.V. and cancer.
When I was younger, I had an aunt stay with us for a few days who was afflicted with H.I.V. I was only a child and the information was hazy and jumbled in my developing mind.
Fight for a cure for H.I.V. that works for everyone.