virus

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The virus, which is often fatal despite recent advances in vaccines and treatment, has caused 15,000 deaths in Africa in the last 50 years.

From Barron's

The minister plans to address the assembly on the issue on Monday and said it's "critical" to stop the spread of the virus.

From BBC

Treatments for HIV mean those with the virus can lead a healthy, normal life, unlike in the 1980s and 90s when contracting it was often fatal.

From BBC

Despite major progress in medicine, infections caused by viruses and bacteria continue to rank among the leading causes of death worldwide.

From Science Daily

"They do not completely prevent infection, and the virus can continue to circulate within vaccinated populations."

From BBC