Human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) is an infection that attacks the body s immune system, specifically the white blood cells called. Since the beginning of the epidemic, 91.4 million [73.4 116.4 million] people have been infected with the hiv virus and. Who fact sheet on hiv and aids with key facts and information on signs and symptoms, transmission, risk factors, testing and counselling,.
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