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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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HIV is a virus, but AIDS is a medical condition!

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Dr. Vinod RainaSexologist • 25 Years Exp.MD - General Medicine

HIV infection can cause AIDS to develop. However, it is possible to contract HIV without developing AIDS. Without treatment, HIV can progress and, eventually, it will develop into AIDS in the vast majority of cases.