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Can animals get hiv?

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Humans can only get HIV from other humans (in limited ways). ... Besides, HIV is species specific. That means that each species has their own version of the virus that only infects that species. For example "Feline AIDS" only infects cats not other creatures. read more

Animals can't get HIV, because HIV is Human Immunodeficiency virus, which means only humans can get it. AIDS is a condition brought on by long-term infection with HIV - so animals would not be able to have AIDS either. read more

HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (notice the first word, Human). Viruses are very specific sometimes, and will adapt to the specific type of animal they infect. HIV is therefore a human virus. Some animal viruses are similar to HIV, however. Some primates (like monkeys or chimpanzees) can get a virus called SIV (Simian Immunodeficiency Virus) – that virus is similar to HIV, but specifically adapted for those animals. read more

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