Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a viral infection which can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV specifically attacks CD4 cells, which are part of the body's immune system. With treatment, often called antiretroviral therapy (ART), HIV infection can be well-controlled.
Common symptoms reported by people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Treatments taken by people for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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Compare treatments taken by people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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Got a question about living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 3855 say HIV is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 111 | |
| 30s | 282 | |
| 40s | 305 | |
| 50s | 315 | |
| 60s | 318 | |
| 70+ | 790 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 59 | |
| 20-29 years | 50 | |
| 30-39 years | 39 | |
| 40-49 years | 45 | |
| 50-59 years | 46 | |
| 60-69 years | 38 | |
| 70+ years | 25 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2160 | |
| Female | 752 |
| Condition Types | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1: Group M: CRF | 104 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type A1 | 243 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type A2 | 19 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type A3 | 1 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type A4 | 4 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type A6 | 0 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type B | 120 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type C | 15 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type D | 10 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type F1 | 11 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type F2 | 5 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type G | 6 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type H | 5 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type J | 1 | |
| HIV-1: Group M: Type K | 3 | |
| HIV-1: Group N | 6 | |
| HIV-1: Group O | 35 | |
| HIV-1: Group P | 1 | |
| HIV-2 | 30 | |
| HIV subtype not listed | 8 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1205 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 47 |