HIV and AIDS - Learn more
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), if left untreated, causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is an infection that attacks the immune system and reduces its ability to fight infection. Advances in treatment have improved outcomes for people with HIV.
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