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    Glossary Human Immunodeficiency Virus

    virus that weakens the immune system, leading to AIDS

    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), which are crucial for fighting infections. If left untreated, HIV can lead to the disease AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), where the immune system becomes severely compromised, making the body vulnerable to opportunistic infections and certain cancers.

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    1. Mucocutaneous manifestations in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2010 · 16 citations
    2. The impact of human immunodeficiency virus-related diseases on pigmented skin types British Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · 7 citations
    3. Dermatologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Mayo Clinic Proceedings · 1992 · 53 citations
    4. Secondary Syphilis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM): A Case Report Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin · 2020 · 4 citations
    5. Skin Disease in Korean Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patient Annals of Dermatology · 2019
    6. Spectrum of mucocutaneous manifestations in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients and its correlation with CD4 lymphocyte count International Journal of STD & AIDS · 2014 · 12 citations
    7. Non‐infective mucocutaneous presentations of human immunodeficiency virus infection Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 1997 · 8 citations
    8. Overlapping Primary and Secondary Syphilis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patient Qanun Medika - Medical Journal Faculty of Medicine Muhammadiyah Surabaya · 2020 · 1 citations
    9. Moth-Eaten Symptomatic Syphilitic Alopecia Associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus—A Case Report Case Reports in Clinical Medicine · 2016 · 1 citations
    10. DISORDERS OF THE NAILS AND HAIR ASSOCIATED WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION International Journal of Dermatology · 1992 · 48 citations
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