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HIV causes AIDS as the result of what?
The HIV virus is a virus that attacks someone's immune system, more specifically, the T-cell. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or the acquisition of a weakened immune system. By destroying your T-cells, HIV causes AIDS.
Can aids affect the immune system?
AIDS is an autoimmune disease; it destroys the immune system. So, yes, it affects the immune system.
Does AIDs occurs when HIV destroys the immune system?
Yes, AIDS is the end-stage of HIV infection. It occurs when HIV weakens the immune system.
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.
What is a disease that destroys the immune system?
Aids and Lupus but it discobabulates the immune system
Why does lack of an immune system result in AIDS?
Lack of an immune system alone does not result in AIDS; you can have a deficient immune system from cancer, congenital defect or allergic reaction to certain drugs. AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the end-stage of the disease complex caused by infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). AIDS was named and described in the medical literature before HIV was discovered, which explains why there are two names for essentially one disease. A person is diagnosed with AIDS when the person is HIV positive and has a circulating T-cell count below 200/ml. Functionally, this person has little to no adaptive immune system, although the innate immune system is still functioning to some degree.
What is a disease of the immune system?
AIDS
Are aids and lupus the same?
AIDS is acquired immune deficiency. It is caused by a virus. The result is a very weak immune system that is unable to defend against pathogens. Lupus is an autoimmune disease. It is not contagious in any way. The result is an over active and confused immune system that attacks healthy parts of the self.
Does HIV make you immune to AIDS?
AIDS is a diagnosis of a condition that has progressed to a low immune function as a result of HIV infection.
What is the specific name for HIV?
HIV means Human Immmunodeficiency Virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a condition that results from a weakened immune system as a result of HIV infection.
What are affected by AIDS 1 Blood circulatory system 2 nervous system 3 immune system 4 respiratory system?
AIDS most directly affects the immune system.
Does aids infect the circulatory system?
HIV infects the circulatory system (is carried in the blood and other bodily fluids). It weakens the immune system when the person develops full blown AIDS (as a result of contracting the HIV virus).
