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AIDS prevention & treatment
The prevention and treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome or AIDS, which is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The illness interferes with the immune system, making people with AIDS much more likely to get infections. HIV is transmitted through direct contact with HIV-infected body fluids, such as blood, semen, and genital secretions, or from an HIV-infected mother to her child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding (through breast milk).
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AIDS prevention & treatment
CCR5 antagonist
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
Antiretroviral (ARV) HIV drug class. CCR5 antagonists block the CCR5 receptor on the surface of certain immune cells, such as CD4 T lymphocytes (CD4 cells). This prevents HIV from entering the cell.
Microorganism
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
An organism that can be seen only through a microscope. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoans, and fungi. Although viruses are not considered living organisms, they are sometimes classified as ...
Microbe
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
An organism that can be seen only through a microscope. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoans, and fungi. Although viruses are not considered living organisms, they are sometimes classified as ...
Fusion inhibitor
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
Antiretroviral (ARV) HIV drug class. Fusion inhibitors block the HIV envelope from merging with the host cell membrane (fusion). This prevents HIV from entering the host cell.
Subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT)
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
Fat tissue located right under the skin. HIV-associated lipodystrophy can include changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and may be related to use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
Vaccination
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
Giving a vaccine to stimulate a person's immune response. Vaccination can be intended either to prevent a disease (a preventive vaccine) or to treat a disease (a therapeutic vaccine).
AIDS clinical trials group (ACTG)
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
Formerly called Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group (AACTG). Federally funded programme that supports the largest network of HIV/AIDS researchers and clinical trial units in the world. AIDS Clinical ...
