[30 years since the first AIDS cases were reported: history and the present. Part II]

Epidemiol Mikrobiol Imunol. 2012 Sep;61(3):72-8.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

HIV taxonomy, morphology, biophysical properties, and replication cycle as well as modes of HIV transmission in humans are described. State of the art laboratory diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, core clinical diagnostic criteria for AIDS, and AIDS treatment guidelines are summarized. Global HIV/AIDS epidemic and relevant prevention activities are discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / history*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / therapy
  • Epidemics / history
  • HIV / classification
  • HIV / physiology*
  • HIV / ultrastructure
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans