Since the first reported case in 1981, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome has become a pandemic, & Infectious Diseases. AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is caused by the spread of the human immune deficiency virus (HIV). Human Immunodeficiency Virus destroys the body’s immune system so that it can no longer fight infections and cancer. Opportunistic infections that do [...]

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HIV is only a virus that causes AIDS whereas AIDS is the viral disease cause by HIV. HIV stands for “Human Immunodeficiency Virus” while AIDS stands for “Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome”. The virus that causes AIDS is a special one because it’s not just a virus but a rep-virus that replicates in a fraction of [...]

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AIDS, Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, characterized by gradual deterioration in the immune system of the body is caused by the HIV virus. HIV can infect your body through fluid contact with another organism suffering from AIDS. There is no such treatment which can cure the disease permanently but through anti retro- viral therapy, the effect [...]

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AIDS has become a cause of panic among many people. The most obvious reason for this is the fact that there is no specific treatment which can fully cure the disease. Once the disease is contracted, it will be a life- long issue. Moreover, it is also possible that you may not know that you [...]

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