AIDS/HIV
March 10, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment
Definition:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors.
The time between infection and the appearance of symptoms tends to be much longer, [...]
