HIV/AIDS research
HIV/AIDS Research
HIV/AIDS research includes all medical research that attempts to prevent, treat, or cure HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infections and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), along with the development of vaccines against these diseases.
Pronunciation
- HIV: /ˌeɪtʃ aɪ ˈviː/
- AIDS: /ˈeɪdz/
Etymology
- HIV: The term "HIV" was coined in 1986 by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses.
- AIDS: The term "AIDS" was first used in 1982 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Related Terms
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART): The use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection.
- Opportunistic infection: An infection that occurs more frequently or is more severe in people with weakened immune systems, such as those infected with HIV.
- Viral load: The amount of HIV in the blood.
- CD4 count: A test that measures how many CD4 cells (a type of white blood cell that fights infection) are in the blood.
Research
HIV/AIDS research is conducted to develop better treatments, prevent the spread of the disease, and ultimately find a cure. This research includes clinical trials of antiretroviral drugs, studies of the natural history and epidemiology of the disease, and investigations of the molecular biology and pathogenesis of HIV and AIDS.
Prevention
Prevention research includes studies of behavioral interventions, microbicides, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and HIV vaccines.
Treatment
Treatment research focuses on improving the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS. This includes the development of new antiretroviral drugs, the study of drug resistance, and research on managing opportunistic infections and HIV-related complications.
Cure
Cure research aims to find a permanent end to the disease. This includes studies of latency-reversing agents, immune-based therapies, and gene therapies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HIV/AIDS research
- Wikipedia's article - HIV/AIDS research
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