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Because it takes years for HIV (when you're contagious, but not particularly sick) to develop into AIDS, where you are sick and eventually die.
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Is AIDS caused by HIV?
The overwhelming consensus of the scientific and medical community is that AIDS is caused by the HIV infection.HIV is a slow virus; so whilst most people with untreated HIV will eventually go on to develop AIDS, a fortunate minority are such slow progressors that they will never actually develop any AIDS-defining illnesses.
Is HIV lethal or non lethal?
HIV is lethal. You will eventually obtain AIDS and then die from it. However, you can slow down the progressing of HIV by taking medications.
What determines the onset of AIDS in an HIV-infected person?
The helper T cell count becomes very low
What determines the onset of AIDS in an hiv infected person?
The helper T cell count becomes very low
What is a treatment for AIDS?
There is no treatment for AIDS/HIV. Although there are drugs that can help slow down the virus and damage to the immune system.
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.
Is it true that if you are infected with AIDS then you have HIV?
Correct...HIV can lead to AIDS and AIDS can only be caused be the HIV virus.
How is aids and HIV different?
HIV is an early form of aids. Every one who has AIDS had HIV at one point.
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.
How is HIV diffetent from aids?
HIV is a virus; AIDS is a disease.
