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Rule "HIV virus (HIV)"

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Description: HIV virus (HIV)
Message: This phrase is redundant ('V' stands for 'virus'). Use simply \1.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://www.poz.com/blog/hiv-virus-is-redunda
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The HIV virus continues to spread.
    Correction suggestion: HIV
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: HIV_VIRUS [1]
Version: 6.4-SNAPSHOT (2024-03-27 22:33:08 +0100)