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The HIV or human immunodeficiency virus.
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Is aids caused by a virial infection?
Yes. The pathogen that causes AIDS is a virus called HIV.
Is rhino a bacterial or infection?
It's a virus. Much like that of Super-Aids
What is the medical name for HIV and AIDS?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a condition that develops as a result of HIV infection. AIDS is diagnosed based on how well a person's immune system is functioning after HIV infection.
If you have aids and a leach sucks your blood do they get aids?
The 'H' in HIV stands for 'Human'. Leaches are not susceptible to the virus so the infection cannot progress into AIDS in a leach.
Can AIDS be cured with antibiotics.?
No it can not.
Can AIDS enter the body from saliva to anus?
No; saliva does not have enough of the virus to transmit the infection. However, if blood is in the saliva, the virus can be transmitted.
What pathogen can cause AIDSHIV?
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the causative agent of AIDS. Infection by this virus does not necessarily mean the infected person has AIDS. Upon infection, the virus could remain dormant in the system for a certain period of time. After which, it could begin rapidly multiplying and inactivating the victims immune system. Even at this stage, treatment is an option. If the infection remains unchecked for prolonged periods of time, the result is AIDS
What is an infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood?
HIV infection or AIDS is the disease, which you have infection by HIV virus, that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood.
How can you cure your lovers aids?
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a diagnosis. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes someone to develop the condition known as AIDS. HIV is not curable. Once someone is infected with the virus and tests HIV+, the infection can be treated, but not cured.
Are acquired immunodeficiency syndrome caused by viruses?
Yes, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is by definition the end stage of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Will immunization be possible to prevent AIDS?
Immunization against HIV infection is not currently available. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS is prevented by treating HIV infection. When treating HIV infection, the goal is to increase the level of healthy immune cells while decreasing the patient's viral load. Scientists are continuing to search for effective vaccines for the AIDS virus. There are currently none that are near the end of the approval process.
Which incurable STD leads to AIDS?
Infection with HIV is the STD that can lead to AIDS. There is no cure, but many effective treatments.
