Value through Innovation16 January 2013

Image Gallery - HIV / AIDS

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Battle against AIDS

During HIV infection, millions of viral particles are present in the blood stream. They continuously infect cells of the immune system.

Action of NNRTI's

The battle between the viral infection and the cells of the immune system continues throughout the course of the infection.

HIV retrovirus

Perinatal transmission of HIV from mother to baby is the major cause of HIV infections in children worldwide.

HIV infection

HIV is able to infect the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain. The CNS has been shown to be a major reservoir of virus.