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  1. HIV vs. AIDS: What’s the Difference? - Healthline

    Jan 13, 2014 · HIV vs. AIDS: What’s the Difference? HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system, while AIDS, or stage 3 HIV, is a condition that results from the severe damage caused …

  2. HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo

    May 28, 2025 · HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The acronym “HIV” can refer to the virus or to HIV infection. AIDS stands for …

  3. HIV vs. AIDS: How They Differ & Getting Early Treatment

    Mar 22, 2025 · People with AIDS also have HIV, as HIV is the first stage of AIDS. Learn about the differences, how the conditions overlap, and the treatment options.

  4. What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov

    Nov 12, 2025 · If left untreated, HIV can lead to the disease AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). The human body can’t get rid of HIV and no effective HIV cure exists.

  5. HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jul 30, 2024 · AIDS was a defining feature of the earlier years of the HIV epidemic, before antiretroviral therapy (ART) became available. Now, as more people access ART, the majority …

  6. HIV vs. AIDS: Differences and Progression - WebMD

    Sep 3, 2024 · Learn more about the differences in symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for HIV and AIDS.

  7. HIV and AIDS - Medical News Today

    HIV is a virus that transmits via specific contact with certain bodily fluids. Here, learn… Many myths exist about HIV transmission. This article explains why a person cannot… Can you get …

  8. HIV vs. AIDS: When Does HIV Turn Into AIDS? Differences - MedicineNet

    Apr 23, 2025 · HIV is known as the human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS is called the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Learn the differences and similarities between these two illnesses.

  9. HIV vs. AIDS: Transmission, Symptoms, Treatments

    Jan 27, 2023 · Though there’s no cure for HIV, many medical advances, such as improved healthcare and new treatments, prevent HIV from progressing to AIDS and help people live …

  10. The Differences Between HIV and Aids - AIDS.org

    In this article, we explore the key differences between HIV and AIDS, clarify common misconceptions, and outline what healthcare providers and patients need to know moving into …