aids (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by infection with the __________
AIDS is not a virus but a set of symptoms (or syndrome) caused by the HIV virus. A person is said to have AIDS when their immune system is too weak to fight off infection, and they develop certain defining symptoms and illnesses. Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Following initial infection, a person may not notice any symptoms or may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. Basic facts about AIDS. 1  AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. 2  AIDS is also referred to as advanced HIV infection or late-stage HIV. 3  AIDS is a set of symptoms and illnesses that develop as a result of advanced HIV infection which has destroyed the immune system. AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. If you get infected with HIV, your body will try to fight the infection. It will make “antibodies,” special molecules to fight HIV. A blood test for HIV looks for these antibodies. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.. AIDS is an advanced stage of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV usually is spread from person to person through contact with infected sexual secretions or blood. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Important. It is possible that the main title of the report AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS related complex. AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. AIDS is also referred to as advanced HIV infection or late-stage HIV. AIDS is a set of symptoms and illnesses that develop as a result of advanced HIV infection which has destroyed the immune system. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) facts. AIDS is an advanced stage of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV usually is spread from person to person through contact with infected sexual secretions or blood. People with AIDS have weakened immune systems that make them vulnerable to selected conditions and infections. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) facts. 1  AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.. 2  AIDS is an advanced stage of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 3  People with AIDS have weakened immune systems that make them vulnerable to selected conditions and infections. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome: 1  Acquired means you can get infected with it; 2  Immune Deficiency means a weakness in the body’s system that fights diseases. 3  Syndrome means a group of health problems that make up a disease.
Human immunodeficiency virus