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Can You Get AIDS From Sharing A Drink?
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the final stage of
Alternative Names
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Important facts about the spread of AIDS include:
- AIDS is the sixth leading cause of death among people ages 25 - 44 in the United States, down from number one in 1995.
- The World Health Organization estimates that more than 25 million people worldwide have died from this...
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