HIV-1

The type species of LENTIVIRUS and the etiologic agent of AIDS. It is characterized by its cytopathic effect and affinity for the T4-lymphocyte.

Year introduced: 1989

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Tree Number(s): B04.820.650.589.650.350.400

MeSH Unique ID: D015497

Registry Number: txid11676

Entry Terms:

• Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Human
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1
• HIV-I
• Human immunodeficiency virus 1

Previous Indexing:

• HIV (1987-1988)

See Also:

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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Organisms Category
Viruses
RNA Viruses
Retroviridae
Lentivirus
Lentiviruses, Primate
HIV
HIV-1