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Environmental Causes That Contribute To Risk Of Hiv Infection
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Definition
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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.
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AIDS Acute HIV infection Asymptomatic HIV infection Early symptomatic HIV infection
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Human immunodeficiency virus infection
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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