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I've heard that the AIDS virus is back in the news again. What is it and what is being done about it?
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The AIDS virus, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is a retrovirus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is spread through contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids. It can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. There is currently no cure for HIV/AIDS, but treatment can help manage the symptoms of the disease.