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HIV is the name of the virus - human immunodeficiency virus. The end-stage disease caused by HIV is called AIDS - acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS was a named and recognized disease prior to the discovery of HIV, which is why you have two different acronyms floating around associated with one infection.
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∙ 10y agoHIV leads to AIDS.
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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.
Can proctitis lead to aids?
No, AIDS is caused by infection with HIV. Proctitis, while not pleasant, is an infection, usually bacterial, of the prostate.
Can Pulling out avoid HIV infection?
No, pulling out will not avoid 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 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 infection with the hiv virus causes decreased immune functioning?
That is what HIV does. However a super infection,multiple strains of HIV infection or duel infection,HIV with hep c etc will degrade the immune system further.
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.
What is HIV classifed as?
HIV is a viral infection.
What is the advanced stage of hiv infection?
Advanced stage of HIV infection is AIDS.
Is atypical lymphocytes a symptom of HIV infection?
Is atypical lymphocytes a symptom of HIV infection?"
Can a women become infectec with hiv during her period?
If she does any of those things that can lead to HIV infection (like having sex with someone already infected) then yes. If she doesn't, then no. HIV just doesn't appear out of nowhere.
Is HIV an infection or a disease?
In essence it is both; the HIV infection occurs which leads to the disease AIDS.
