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HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus. A non-taxonomic and historical term referring to any of two species, specifically HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. Prior to 1986, this was called human T-lymphotropic virus type III/lymphadenopathy-associated virus (HTLV-III/LAV). From 1986-1990, it was an official species called HIV. Since 1991, HIV was no longer considered an official species name; the two species were designated HIV-1 and HIV-2.

Year introduced: 1988

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Tree Number(s): B04.820.650.589.650.350

MeSH Unique ID: D006678

Registry Number: txid12721

Entry Terms:

  • HTLV-III
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • Immunodeficiency Virus, Human
  • Immunodeficiency Viruses, Human
  • Virus, Human Immunodeficiency
  • Viruses, Human Immunodeficiency
  • Human Immunodeficiency Viruses
  • Human T Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type III
  • Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type III
  • Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Type III
  • Human T Cell Leukemia Virus Type III
  • LAV-HTLV-III
  • Lymphadenopathy-Associated Virus
  • Lymphadenopathy Associated Virus
  • Lymphadenopathy-Associated Viruses
  • Viruses, Lymphadenopathy-Associated
  • Virus, Lymphadenopathy-Associated
  • Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type III
  • Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type III
  • AIDS Virus
  • AIDS Viruses
  • Virus, AIDS
  • Viruses, AIDS
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus

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