RT Journal
A1 Stevens LM, Lynm C, Golub RM
T1 Hiv infection: The basics
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2012
FD July 25
VO 308
IS 4
SP 419
OP 419
DO 10.1001/jama.2012.4079
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.4079
AB 
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS  (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is a serious, life-threatening illness that has a variety of symptoms. HIV infection can be treated with medications to make patients feel better and to prolong life. However, there is no cure for HIV infection or AIDS. Approximately 34 million people are infected with HIV worldwide. The July 25, 2012, issue of JAMA is dedicated to HIV/AIDS. This Patient Page is adapted from one previously published in the July 21, 2010, JAMA HIV/AIDS theme issue.