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What Cause HIV?
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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Asymptomatic HIV infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asymptomatic HIV infection is a phase of chronic infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during which there are no symptoms of HIV... Read more »
Early symptomatic HIV infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Early symptomatic HIV infection is a stage of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus when symptoms are present but AIDS has not yet... Read more »
Acute HIV infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune system.Alternative NamesPrimary... Read more »
AIDS and HIV Infection
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a serious condition that weakens the body's immune system, leaving it unable to fight... Read more »
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