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AIDS is neither a virus nor bacterium; it is a syndrome (a series of conditions) caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This viral pathogen, which targets the cells of the immune system, often leads to the development of AIDS in HIV-positive people.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo, Aids is caused by a virus. However this virus attacks your body's ability to defend itself from infections so if you have Aids you may suffer (and even die) from opportunistic bacterial infections that you would normally be able to fight off.
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∙ 14y agoNo, AIDS is a virus and is transmitted as such.
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∙ 13y agoAIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Opportunistic infections associated with AIDS can be caused by bacteria becasue your immune system is more vulnerable.
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∙ 10y agoHIV disease is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is not caused by bacteria.
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∙ 12y agoVirus, which is why it is incurable for the time being.
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∙ 13y agoHIV is a virus.
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∙ 13y agoNo, it is caused by a virus.
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∙ 10y agoNo. HIV is a virus.
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What bacterium causes AIDS?
AIDS is not caused by bacterium. It is caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
Is aids bacterium?
No. HIV is a virus.
What is the role of e-coli bacterium?
e.coli is a bacterium found in the gut of animals which aids digestion, however it is commonly used for genetic engineering
Why might a person with AIDS die from a disease caused by a bacterium?
because there is no cure
A bacterium that losst its flagella would be unable to?
move since the flagella aids in movement.
Identify three infectious disease caused by virus and three caused by bacterium?
measles, influenza(flu0, HIV, AIDS, Adenovirus Infections.
Which organism lives in the human intestine and aids in the digestive system?
Study Island Answer: the bacterium Escherichia coli.
Is a AID a bacteria or a virus?
AIDS is neither a virus nor bacterium; it is a syndrome (a series of conditions) caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This viral pathogen, which targets the cells of the immune system, often leads to the development of AIDS in HIV-positive people.
Is bacterium plural?
bacteria is, unless you were to use the word "The" in front (the bacteria are) Answer The bacterium is ...., the bacteria are..... Bacteria is the plural form, bacterium is the singluar.
What is a bacterium that needs oxygen?
A bacterium that needs oxygen is called an aerobic bacterium
What is the plural of bacterium?
The plural of bacterium is bacteria.
What is marine bacterium?
a bacterium that lives underwater
