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HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus; AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Basically, HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
Having HIV does not mean the person has AIDS however, it is not possible to have AIDS without having HIV. HIV attacks the person's immune system. It takes seven to ten years (without treatment) for it to do enough damage to the immune system that the person 'gets' AIDS. What actually happens is that as the immune system gives out the person begins to get sick whenever they come into contact with any disease at all - even extremely mild ones. Once that happens they are considered to be in full blown AIDS. AIDS is usually fatal.
With treatment and the patient taking good care of themselves it is possible to live much longer. Some people have lived more than 20 years with HIV without developing AIDS.
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What is the difference between AIDS and HIV?
The difference between HIV and AIDS is that HIV is the virus that causes the disease AIDS. You can be a carrier of the HIV virus and not contract the disease but you can infect others.
What is the difference between having HIV and Aids?
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. Hence, HIV in the virus and AIDS is the disease that results from the virus.
Why is it important for the doctor to know the difference between Hiv and Aids?
The reason why the doctor needs to know the difference between AIDS and HIV is because HIV is the cause for AIDS.
What is one of the distinguishing characteristics between HIV and AIDS is?
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
One of the distinguishing characteristics between HIV and AIDS is?
HIV is a virus. AIDS is a diagnosis. HIV is contagious and causes a person to develop AIDS. AIDS is not contagious and only occurs in people who are HIV+.
What kind of AIDS is Kenya facing?
The bad kind. HIV/AIDS. Between 1,400,000 and 1,800,000 adults were living with HIV/AIDS by the end of 2007.
Does HIV or aids cause you to have missed periods?
Yes, there's no direct link between your reproductive system and your HIV status.
What is the importance of epidemiology in HIV AIDS?
The importance of studing hiv and aids The importance of studing hiv and aids
What is the t cell count for someone with AIDS as opposed to someone with HIV?
The dividing line between HIV and AIDS is CD4 count of 200. Anything below is considered AIDS.
Who can get HIV AIDS?
anybody can get HIV and then move on to aids.
Are there vaccinations for HIV or AIDS?
There are no vaccinations for HIV or AIDS.
What percent of Americans who attract HIV will get the AIDS virus?
The difference between HIV and AIDS is a number. If you have the HIV virus, and your T-Cell count is below 200, then you are considered (from that point forward, regardless of your T-Cell count) an AIDS patient. That doesn't mean that everyone with HIV will end up with AIDS... but HIV and AIDS are the same thing; the difference is how much damage the HIV virus has done to your T-Cells.
