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Definition of HLA-B57

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

HLA-B57: An HLA type that is strongly associated with unusually slow progression of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from the primary infection to AIDS. In other words, HLA-B57 provides some protection against HIV progression.