• 1. HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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  Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/symptoms-causes/syc-20373524

  Description: WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Overview. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is an ongoing, also called chronic, condition. It's caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, also called HIV. HIV damages the immune system so that the body is less able to fight infection and disease.

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• 2. HIV/AIDS - Wikipedia

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  Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV/AIDS

  Description: WEBFor other uses, see AIDS (disambiguation). The human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) [9] [10] [11] is a retrovirus [12] that attacks the immune system. It can be managed with treatment. Without treatment it can lead to a spectrum of conditions including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS ). [5]

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• 3. What Are HIV and AIDS? | HIV.gov

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  Link: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids

  Description: WEBJan 13, 2023 · What Is AIDS? AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection that occurs when the body’s immune system is badly damaged because of the virus. In the U.S., most people with HIV do not develop AIDS because taking HIV medicine …

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• 4. HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)

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  Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hiv-aids

  Description: WEBJul 13, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on HIV and AIDS with key facts and information on signs and symptoms, transmission, risk factors, testing and counselling, prevention, treatment and WHO response.

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• 5. About HIV/AIDS | HIV Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC - Centers for …

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  Link: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/whatishiv.html

  Description: WEBHIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.

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• 6. HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo

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  Link: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-aids-basics

  Description: WEBJul 25, 2023 · AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 cells ( CD4 T lymphocyte) of the immune system. The loss of CD4 cells makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections, illnesses, and certain cancers.

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• 7. AIDS | Definition, Diagnosis, Treatment, & Facts | Britannica

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  Link: https://www.britannica.com/science/AIDS

  Description: WEBMar 19, 2024 · AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), transmissible disease of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV slowly attacks and destroys the immune system, leaving an individual vulnerable to a variety of other infections and certain malignancies that eventually cause death.

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• 8. HIV/AIDS - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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  Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373531

  Description: WEBFeb 9, 2024 · If you get a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, tests can help your healthcare professional learn the stage of your disease and the best treatment, including: CD4 T cell count. CD4 T cells are white blood cells that HIV targets and destroys. Even if you have no symptoms, HIV infection becomes AIDS when your CD4 T cell count dips below 200.

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• 9. HIV and AIDS Resources | HIV.gov

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  Link: https://www.hiv.gov/

  Description: WEBHIV.gov is the US Government’s gateway to federal HIV policies, programs, and resources to end the HIV epidemic.

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• 10. HIV/AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)

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  Link: https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/hiv-aids

  Description: WEB30 November 2022 | Q&A. What is HIV? Is AIDS different from HIV? Without treatment, how quickly can a person living with HIV become ill? How is HIV transmitted? How is HIV infection treated? What does “undetectable” mean? What illnesses can affect people living with HIV? How can people get tested for HIV? Who is at more risk of HIV?

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