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Rule "HIV virus (HIV)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: HIV virus (HIV)
Message: This phrase is redundant ('V' stands for 'virus'). Use simply <suggestion>\1</suggestion>.
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
ID: HIV_VIRUS [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-24 22:33:09 +0100)