title: Immunology of HIV infection and AIDS: a review.
abstract: AIDS epidemic has highlighted the crucial importance of cell-mediated protective mechanisms against intracellular pathogens. Attempts are made in this review to focus on the current concepts in HIV infection and host responses, immunopathogenic mechanisms, vaccine approaches and the treatment aspects of AIDS patients.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Chemtai
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D014765:Viral Vaccines
chemical_list: D014765:Viral Vaccines