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Can Worrying About Hiv Make You Have Symptoms?
HIV infection is a condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The condition gradually destroys the immune system, which makes it harder for the body to fight infections.
This article provides a general overview. For more detailed information, see:
AIDS Acute HIV infection Asymptomatic HIV infection Early symptomatic HIV infection
Alternative Names
Human immunodeficiency virus infection
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be spread by...
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