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
Infection used to be the main cause of dementia. Treatment for infections and inflammation of the central nervous system (CNS) has... Read more »
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AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the final stage of HIV disease, which causes severe damage to the immune system.Alternative... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Cyrus Badshah, MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia... Read more »
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Alternative NamesResources - AIDSInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on AIDS:AIDS.gov -- www.aids.govU.S.... Read more »
According to a new study, the herpes drug Zovirax may work against HIV in tissues that are infected with the herpes virus. Researchers say their... Read more »
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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 »