《英文MSH词典》LAV-HTLV-III
[同义词] LAV-HTLV-III
[主题词] HIV
[英文释义] Human immunodeficiency virus. Species of LENTIVIRUS,subgenus primate lentiviruses (LENTIVIRUSES,PRIMATE),formerly designated T-cell lymphotropic virus type III/lymphadenopathy-associated virus (HTLV-III/LAV). It is acknowledged to be the agent responsible for the acute infectious manifestations,neurologic disorders,and immunologic abnormalities linked to the ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME.