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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is not an infectious disease. AIDS is a diagnosis given to HIV+ patients when they exhibit certain clinical criteria.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, vaginal fluid or breast milk.

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