At a glance
| Abbreviation | HIV-1 |
|---|---|
| ICTV species | Lentivirus humimdef1 |
| Family | Retroviridae |
| Baltimore class | VI — ssRNA-RT |
| Human infection | Human infection recorded; pattern not classified |
Also called: Lentivirus humimdef1
Riboviria › Artverviricota › Revtraviricetes › Ortervirales › Retroviridae › Lentivirus
What it is
Taxonomy copied from ICTV MSL41.v1 / VMR_MSL41.v1.20260729.xlsx. These ranks are not hand-edited; a correction means re-running the fetch against a newer release.
| Realm | Riboviria |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Pararnavirae |
| Phylum | Artverviricota |
| Class | Revtraviricetes |
| Order | Ortervirales |
| Family | Retroviridae |
| Subfamily | Orthoretrovirinae |
| Genus | Lentivirus |
| ICTV identifier | ICTV19911441 |
| NCBI taxon | 3418650 |
| Exemplar isolate | AF033819 |
Host evidence
- human: 1,095,546 GenBank records
- pig: 3 GenBank records (flagged for review)
Counts of nucleotide records annotated with that host. Evidence of provenance, not a statement of host range.
Where it occurs
Not searched yet. No country-level occurrence data has been curated for this virus. The WHO reported-case data on this site covers a limited set of diseases; a virus outside it gets no map rather than an empty one.
What it does
Not searched yet. Burden, severity and transmissibility figures have not been curated for this virus yet. When they are, each will carry the exact sentence from its source.
Vaccines
Nothing in use found in the sources searched. That is not the same as nothing existing; see the methods page for what was searched.
In development
| Name | Developer | Platform | Use | Stage | Jurisdictions | Trials | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNT168 | BioNTech SE | Not searched yet | Routine immunisation | Phase 1 | Not searched yet | NCT07698600 | candidateId ctgov-bnt168-biontech-se (targetDisease 'HIV'); stage copi |
| Ad4-mgag | Emergent BioSolutions | Not searched yet | Routine immunisation | Discontinued | Not searched yet | NCT02771730 | candidateId ctgov-ad4-mgag-emergent-biosolutions (targetDisease 'HIV') |
| IL-15 DNA (formulated with bupivacaine) | Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer | dna | Routine immunisation | Discontinued | Not searched yet | NCT00195312 | candidateId ctgov-hiv-1-gag-dna-formulated-with-bupivacaine-wyeth-is-n |
| MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef 4 x 10^9 Ad5 vg/dose (V520) | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | Not searched yet | Routine immunisation | Discontinued | Not searched yet | NCT00350623 | candidateId ctgov-mrkad5-hiv-1-gag-pol-nef-4-x-10-9-ad5-vg-dose-v520-m |
| MVA Smallpox Vaccine | Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company | Not searched yet | Outbreak response | Discontinued | Not searched yet | NCT00282581 NCT00389103 | candidateId ctgov-mva-smallpox-vaccine-sanofi-pasteur-a-sanofi-company |
| Trivalent MRKAd5 HIV-1 gag/pol/nef (1.5x10^10 ad-vg/dose) | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | Not searched yet | Routine immunisation | Discontinued | Not searched yet | NCT00095576 | candidateId ctgov-trivalent-mrkad5-hiv-1-gag-pol-nef-1-5x10-10-ad-vg-d |
Antivirals
| Name | Mechanism | Use | Stage | Jurisdictions | Trials | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacavir , Lamivudine And ZidovudineABACAVIR, LAMIVUDINE AND ZIDOVUDINE | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Abacavir, lamivudine and zidovudine tablet, a combination of abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine, each nucleoside analogue HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors, is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.( 1 ) Abacavir, lamivudine and zidovudine tablet is indicated in combination with other antiretrovirals or alone for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id e180b9ff-1e7c-422a-9fe7-afd39eee3e4e · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Abacavir And LamivudineAbacavir and Lamivudine | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Abacavir and lamivudine tablet, a combination of abacavir and lamivudine, both nucleoside analogue HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors, is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 61b0304c-2258-40ed-9fc8-bc363b0906f6 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir Sodium, LamivudineTriumeq, Triumeq PD | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TRIUMEQ and TRIUMEQ PD are indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and in pediatric patients aged at least 3 months and weighing at least 6 kg. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 4018a8c7-db0d-481e-b50a-a469ba32ec4b · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Bictegravir Sodium, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Alafenamide FumarateBiktarvy | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BIKTARVY is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 14 kg: who have no antiretroviral treatment history or to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically-suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no known or suspected substitutions associated with resistance to bictegravir or tenofovir. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id a3c4a0eb-71e8-4b35-9706-240874b78ee0 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Darunavir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir AlafenamideSymtuza | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quoteINDICATIONS AND USAGE SYMTUZA is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg: who have no prior antiretroviral treatment history or who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months and have no known substitutions associated with resistance to darunavir or tenofovir. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id a8468da1-a6e7-4a14-a108-23915ccaeee8 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium And LamivudineDovato | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DOVATO is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 25 kg with no antiretroviral treatment history or to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components of DOVATO. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 9b88da25-ebce-49ae-8c8a-dcee6f465957 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| DoravirinePIFELTRO | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PIFELTRO ® is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg: with no prior antiretroviral treatment history; Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 213c6c93-b2a7-43c1-a380-c3799a9343b0 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Doravirine, IslatravirIDVYNSO | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IDVYNSO™ is indicated as a complete two-drug regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically-suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of virologic treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to doravirine [see Microbiology (12.4) and Clinical Studies (14) ]. Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 36245cd8-5e98-408c-a2df-38f9642b0827 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Doravirine, Lamivudine, And Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateDELSTRIGO | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DELSTRIGO ® is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg: with no prior antiretroviral treatment history, OR to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically-suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components of DELSTRIGO [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 246882d6-9ed0-452a-8da7-aa919a22b571 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| EfavirenzEfavirenz | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Efavirenz in combination with other antiretroviral agents is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and in pediatric patients at least 3 months old and weighing at least 3.5 kg. Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id f1a4251a-e04d-48aa-ae58-44b30df1de0d · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Efavirenz, Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateEfavirenz, Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated as a complete regimen or in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg. Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id e45a9953-97a0-4885-acbd-5af0f22c4f74 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Efavirenz, Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateEfavirenz, Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg. Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 27623aed-629d-4406-a0bf-4f234fc4e6c6 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir AlafenamideGenvoya | Integrase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GENVOYA is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 25 kg who have no antiretroviral treatment history or to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically-suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components of GENVOYA [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 7bb9d232-d878-47d0-8262-abc4d06b37f7 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, And Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateStribild | Integrase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE STRIBILD ® is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older weighing at least 35 kg who have no antiretroviral treatment history or to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components of STRIBILD [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Human Immunodeficiency Virus Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 65c2d2eb-d180-41c3-b346-9cdc6e52d5ed · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateEmtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE HIV-1 Treatment ( 1.1 ) Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablet is a two-drug combination of emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), both HIV-1 nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and is indicated: • in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 1289b02c-50f7-4adc-80d1-24afc1bad01b · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarateemtricitabine, rilpivirine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Emtricitabine, rilpivirine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg: • as initial therapy in those with no antiretroviral treatment history with HIV-1 RNA less than or equal to 100,000 copies/mL at the start of therapy or • to replace a stable antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months with no treatment failure and no known subst Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 7193c90e-456c-4cfb-8181-65a1618dae51 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine Hydrochloride, And Tenofovir AlafenamideODEFSEY | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ODEFSEY is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult and pediatric patients weighing at least 25 kg: as initial therapy in those with no antiretroviral treatment history with HIV-1 RNA less than or equal to 100,000 copies/mL or to replace a stable antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically-suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) for at least 6 months with no history of treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components of ODEFSEY [see Microbiology (12.4) and Clinical S Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 130b8bbc-f660-40ff-831c-139734f90b99 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine Hydrochloride, And Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateCOMPLERA | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE COMPLERA ® is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg: as initial therapy in those with no antiretroviral treatment history with HIV-1 RNA less than or equal to 100,000 copies/mL at the start of therapy or to replace a stable antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months with no treatment failure and no known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual component Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 21d7850d-11ea-43cc-84a5-0dae02a19ce6 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine, Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateEmtricitabine, Rilpivirine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Emtricitabine, rilpivirine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg: • as initial therapy in those with no antiretroviral treatment history with HIV-1 RNA less than or equal to 100,000 copies/mL at the start of therapy or • to replace a stable antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen for at least 6 months with no treatment failure and no known subst Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id d9a4185e-43fa-4aeb-9b0f-8db01b166038 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Emtricitabine/TdfEmtricitabine/TDF | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1.1 Treatment of HIV-1 Infection Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14)]. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 2c4cdf7a-45da-784b-e063-6294a90a82b9 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| EtravirineETRAVIRINE | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Etravirine, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in antiretroviral treatment-experienced adult patients and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older [see Microbiology (12.4) and Clinical Studies (14) ] Etravirine is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) indicated for treatment of HIV-1 infection in treatment-experienced patients 2 years of age and older. Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 4b21f36b-78b4-41db-ae59-814076cf5b90 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| IbalizumabTROGARZO | Not searched yet | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TROGARZO, in combination with other antiretroviral(s), is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistant HIV-1 infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen. Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Post-attachment Fusion Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id c04624be-0e28-4902-954c-730ccdbfd162 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Lamivudine And ZidovudineLAMIVUDINE and ZIDOVUDINE | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Lamivudine and zidovudine tablets a combination of 2 nucleoside analogues, are indicated in combination with other antiretrovirals for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id aa348cf2-2e1b-486f-9bec-5ccf67879175 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| Lamivudine Orallamivudine | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lamivudine oral solution, USP is a nucleoside analogue indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id 476c3997-b596-17d2-e063-6394a90a6ca1 · verified 2026-10-30 |
| NevirapineNEVIRAPINE | Reverse transcriptase inhibitor | Treatment | Approved | US: approved | — | quote1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Nevirapine extended-release tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age or older with a body surface area (BSA) of 1.17 m 2 or greater [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 )]. Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC]; SPL id de3914b8-5c5c-4b11-a9f9-39f592d51c1d · verified 2026-10-30 |
Antibodies and immune globulins
Not searched yet. No US-approved antiviral antibody for this virus was found in the openFDA drug label endpoint.
Approval status is not a treatment recommendation. Dosing and eligibility are on the label and in national guidelines. This page does not give medical advice and does not render dosing. A development stage is not a measure of how well something works.
Related on this site
- Vaccine pipeline — candidates listed under “HIV”
- Other Retroviridae viruses
- Veterinary vaccines for this virus — animals, kept separate on purpose