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RoC Review of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1)

3D rendering of HIV-1 virus

Substance Overview

Status: Known to be a human carcinogen
Profile: Viruses: Eight Listings (610KB)

Primary Uses or Exposures

  • An enveloped single-stranded RNA retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
  • Spread from unprotected sexual activity (oral, anal, or vaginal) and sharing of needles by injection. It can also be transmitted from mother to child through breast milk and during pregnancy and birth.
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Documents

Documents for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1
Date Document
Oct 27, 2014 RoC Concept Document
Aug 01, 2016 RoC Monograph - Final (Abstract)

Preferred Citation: National Toxicology Program (NTP). 2016. Report on Carcinogens monograph on human immunodeficiency virus type 1. Research Triangle Park, NC: National Toxicology Program. RoC Monograph 08. https://doi.org/10.22427/ROC-MGRAPH-08
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Meetings & Events

Listing of related events
Date Event Event Type Materials
Apr 16, 2014 NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting Board of Scientific Counselors
  • Agenda
  • Meeting Materials

    NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting Meeting Materials
    April 16–18, 2014

    Supplemental materials for some events, meetings, and workshops prior to 2019 have been archived. These archived materials frequently include presentations, background materials, and public comments. Email us or use our contact form to request a list or copy of archived materials.

     
  • Minutes
Dec 17, 2015 Peer Review of the Draft RoC Monograph on Selected Viruses Expert Panels - RoC
Jun 15, 2016 NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting Board of Scientific Counselors
  • Agenda
  • Meeting Materials

    NTP Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting Meeting Materials
    June 15–16, 2016

    Supplemental materials for some events, meetings, and workshops prior to 2019 have been archived. These archived materials frequently include presentations, background materials, and public comments. Email us or use our contact form to request a list or copy of archived materials.

  • Minutes

Supplemental materials for some events, meetings, and workshops prior to 2019 have been archived. These archived materials frequently include presentations, background materials, and public comments. Email us or use our contact form to request a list or copy of archived materials.

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