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| What is HIV? |
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| HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that causes
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), a health condition
in which a person is affected by a series of diseases because
of poor immunity. HIV by itself is not an illness and does not
instantly lead to AIDS. An HIV infected person can lead a healthy
life for several years before s/he develops AIDS. |
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| What is AIDS? |
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| As the name, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome indicates,
AIDS is a health condition that results from the deficiency
in the body's immunity following HIV infection. HIV attacks
the human body by breaking down its immune system that is meant
to fight diseases. Over a period of time, the immune system
weakens and the body loses its natural ability to fight diseases.
At this stage, various diseases affect the infected person.
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| Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
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