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because HIV (the cause of AIDS) destroys your t cells (a very important part of your immune system) by entering them and duplicating itself inside the t cells. the more t cells destroyed the more susceptible you are to catching diseases. AIDS is caused when your t cell count lowers to a certain number. without t cells your immune system is highly weakened so diseases like the common cold last much longer than usual and the risk of catching fatal diseases is risen and your ability to fight them is lowered.
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What is a highly susceptible population?
An AIDS patient
How would aids affect a person's ability to keep free from diseases?
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What is considered a highly susceptible population?
An AIDS patient
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.
Do mutations that inactivate the CCR5 receptor make an individual more susceptible to AIDS?
Yes, mutations that inactivate the CCR5 receptor can make an individual more susceptible to AIDS because HIV primarily infects cells through the CCR5 co-receptor. Individuals with these mutations are less able to prevent HIV infection, as the virus cannot enter cells as easily.
How do you put susceptible in a sentence?
Since AIDS attacks the immune system, people who have it are extremely susceptible to any illness.Girls with low self-esteem are much more susceptible to being used and abused by men than self-confident girls.Prostitutes are extremely susceptible to both violence and sexually transmitted diseases.Celebrities are more susceptible to being stalked than regular people, since their fame ensures that lots and lots of crazy people know they exist.People who live in brownstones or townhouses instead of apartment buildings are more susceptible to being burglarized.
What virus does HIV cause?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) by attacking the immune system, specifically CD4 cells. This makes the body more susceptible to infections and other illnesses.
Is the ventral or dorsal side of the body more susceptible to injury during physical activity?
The ventral side of the body is generally more susceptible to injury during physical activity due to its exposure and less protection compared to the dorsal side.
Why are liver transplant patients susceptible to the same diseases as AIDS patients?
From taking immunosuppressive drugs, transplant patients are susceptible to the same "opportunistic" infections that threaten AIDS patients--pneumocystis pneumonia, herpes and cytomegalovirus infections, fungi, and a host of bacteria.
What pathogen caused aids?
The HIV virus.
Why are people with AIDS or cancer susceptible to undernourishment?
Patients with chronic diseases like cancer, AIDS, intestinal parasites, and other gastric disorders may lose weight rapidly and become susceptible to undernourishment because they cannot absorb valuable vitamins, calories, and iron.
Can aids affect the integumentary system?
AIDS can affect the integumentary system by causing various skin conditions like rashes, fungal infections, and lesions. The weakened immune system in AIDS patients makes them more susceptible to these skin problems. It's important for individuals with AIDS to regularly monitor their skin health and seek treatment for any skin issues.
