Organisms

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.

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Abstract

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

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Synonyms

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

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coord IM with HIV INFECTIONS (IM) or AIDS (IM) or their specifics (IM)

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History Note

89

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Previous Indexing

  • HIV (1987-1988)

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  1. B04w.820w.650w.589w.650.350w.400

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NLM Classification

QW 168.5.H6

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. HIV-1. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015497. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015497
  2. HIV-1. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18907320