Is HIV the virus that causes AIDS?
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV/AIDS weakens a persons ability to fight infections.
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Yes, HIV is the virus that causes AIDS and is known as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Thanks for using ChaCha!
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What is the difference between aids and hiv?
Becoming infected with the virus HIV leads to AIDS. AIDS occu...
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Is aids the third stage of HIV infection?
The Four Stages of HIV Infection are: Stage 1: Primary HIV In...
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How long does it take you to get sick from HIV or AIDS?
Some people who become infected with HIV do not notice an imm...
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What does HIV and AIDS attack in the body system?
What HIV Does to the Body: The virus attacks specific lymphoc...
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What are some symptoms of HIV or AIDS?
Some people experience signs and symptoms of HIV , as soon as...
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What is the difference between aids and hiv?
Becoming infected with the virus HIV leads to AIDS. AIDS occu...
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What are the causes of HIV and AIDS?
These lymphocytes are also the main targets of HIV, which att...
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Yes HIV can turn into AIDS if not treated properly. THe best ...
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Which comes first, aids or hiv?
Aids is a result of HIV. Once you have more then one factor o...
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How can Herpes increase your risk of getting HIV Aids?
This is because open sores make it easier for HIV to get into...
About HIV & AIDS
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is a virus that attacks the immune system. Your immune system protects you from germs that cause infections and make you sick. When the number of healthy cells drops below a certain amount, you can get certain infections, and this is known as AIDS.
About HIV
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency virus. It is a lentivirus (a member of the retrovirus family) that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections.
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