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What is the abbreviation for “human immunodeficiency virus”?

Retry Correct Incorrect HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system, weakening the body’s ability to fight infections and diseases. If left untreated, it can progress to AIDS, a severe stage of immunosuppression.

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What is the abbreviation for “human immunodeficiency virus”?

• HPV
• HIV
• HBV
• HCV