HIVvirusta
HIVvirusta, also known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a lentivirus that attacks the body's immune system. It is primarily transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. The virus targets and infects CD4 cells, a type of white blood cell crucial for the immune system's function.
HIVvirusta has a complex life cycle involving reverse transcription, where the viral RNA is converted into
There is no cure for HIVvirusta, but antiretroviral therapy (ART) can manage the virus, allowing infected individuals
Prevention strategies include safe sex practices, using clean needles, and prenatal care to prevent mother-to-child transmission.