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.

Descriptor ID	D006678
MeSH Number(s)	B04.820.650.589.650.350
Concept/Terms	HIV HIV 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 Virus, Lymphadenopathy-Associated Viruses, 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 HTLV-III

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