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Is Hiv Spread Through Tears?
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
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be spread by...
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