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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the human immune system and when left untreated, leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). | Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the human immune system and when left untreated, leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Immunosuppression (the reduced ability to fight infections and other diseases) is determined by laboratory measurements of CD4+ T cells and plasma HIV viral load<ref>Simon V, Ho DD, Karim QA. [https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(06)69157-5 HIV/AIDS epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment.] The Lancet. 2006 Aug 5;368(9534):489-504.</ref>. | ||
== Modes of Infection/ How does Infection Occur in the Body? == | == Modes of Infection/ How does Infection Occur in the Body? == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the human immune system and when left untreated, leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Immunosuppression (the reduced ability to fight infections and other diseases) is determined by laboratory measurements of CD4+ T cells and plasma HIV viral load[1].
Modes of Infection/ How does Infection Occur in the Body?[edit | edit source]
Stages of HIV Infection[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ Simon V, Ho DD, Karim QA. HIV/AIDS epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment. The Lancet. 2006 Aug 5;368(9534):489-504.
