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HIV (human immuno-deficiency virus) is a virus that affects the t-cells in the body (t-cells help fight infections). The t-cells are used to produce more HIV cells then the t-cell breaks down. Because there are less cells to fight infection the body has a lower immune system and so can be overcome by infections more easily (leading to AIDS). HIV is caused by contact with an infected persons bodily fluids. This can be through unprotected sex (including anal sex), needle sharing or through transfusion of infected blood.
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Is HIV caused by bacteria?
No. HIV is caused by a virus, not a bacteria.
The autoimmune disease caused by the HIV virus is?
The autoimmune disease caused by the HIV virus is AIDS.
What is the microorganism caused the HIV?
The microorganism in question is a retrovirus which we call HIV.
Does HIV caused when we taste others semen?
It is possible to be infected by HIV in this manner.
Is HIV caused by bacterium?
No- its a virus.
Is hiv caused by negative thinking?
No.
Is it true that if you are infected with AIDS then you have HIV?
Correct...HIV can lead to AIDS and AIDS can only be caused be the HIV virus.
Is HIV caused by air problems?
No, you must have contact with bodily fluids that are infected with HIV.
How do gay people cause aids or hiv?
They don't. AIDS and HIV are caused by a virus.
What can be caused by a virus?
Many diseases such as HIV.
What well know diseases are caused by viruses?
AIDS is caused by HIV virus.
Is a disease caused by a virus that attacks the immune?
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