AIDS is the last stage in a progression of diseases resulting from a viral infection known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV or AIDS virus). The diseases include a number of unusual and severe infections, cancers and debilitating illnesses, resulting in severe weight loss or wasting away, and diseases affecting the brain and
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AIDS-related complex - ARC; Chronic symptomatic HIV infection PreventionYou can reduce your risk of getting the infection by practicing safer sex... Read more »
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