Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that occurs when the body’s immune system is badly damaged by the virus. Reference: AMA: https://www.ama-assn.org/ NIH: https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv-aids/glossary/3/acquired-immunodeficiency-syndrome Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/symptoms-causes/syc-20373524 HIV: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids
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What is HIV/AIDS ?
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It harms your immune system by destroying the white blood cells that fight infection. This puts you at risk for serious infections and certain cancers. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the final stage of infection with HIV. Not everyone with HIV develops AIDS. HIV most often spreads through […]