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HIV is a deadly virus affecting the immune system of the host. It is a type of retrovirus transmitted through unprotected sexual contact. Order research samples from Central BioHub.

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HIV is a retrovirus.

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What type of virus is AIDS and HIV?

aids is an hiv: human immunodeficiency virus. and hiv is an std.


What type of virus infects t cells?

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What is the name and type of pathogen found in aids?

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What type of organism is HIV?

HIV is the Acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is caused by a Virus.


What type of pathogen is HIV?

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Does bacteria or virus cause HIV?

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