0
HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) is a retrovirus that attacks the helper T cells, a key part of the immune system. If the immune system is significantly damaged by the activity of HIV a conditions called AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) results.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoAIDS is a later stage of development of HIV. The HIV virus kills white blood cells or T-cells, more specifically the type of cell killed is called a CD4+ T cell. When the quantity of T cells drops below 200 per µL of blood the condition goes from HIV to AIDS.
Thanks
StopsWithUs.Com
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoWhen a person with an HIV-weakened immune system comes down with one or more of these rare opportunistic infections, or has a T cell count below 200 or 14%, that person may be diagnosed by a doctor as having AIDS. "AIDS" stands for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome." The "syndrome" part means that AIDS is not a single disease but a collection of diseases. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has put together a list of 26 "AIDS-defining illnesses" in adults. Diagnosis of AIDS in children involves a list of slightly different ailments.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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 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.
What is the importance of epidemiology in HIV AIDS?
The importance of studing hiv and aids The importance of studing hiv and aids
Are there vaccinations for HIV or AIDS?
There are no vaccinations for HIV or AIDS.
Who can get HIV AIDS?
anybody can get HIV and then move on to 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.
