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The HIV virus attacks white blood cells, suppressing immune activity.
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What body part is infected in aids?
when a person has HIV or full blown aids, it harms the immune system
Why is a person with AIDS susceptible to infections diseases?
Because the HIV virus weakens the immune system of the body.
Can aids affect the immune system?
AIDS is an autoimmune disease; it destroys the immune system. So, yes, it affects the immune system.
Why is a person with AIDS less able to combat infections than a person who does not have AIDS?
HIV= human immune virus AIDS= Aquired immune deficiency syndrome Your defence forces have been destroyed. You are a sitting duck. People with Aids and HIV are also unable to fight infections because there immune system is weak.
Can tobacco damage the immune system of a person with AIDS?
Tobacco has the potential to severely damage the immune system of anyone, not just those living with AIDS. This is due to the carcinogenic chemicals contained within it.
How does making the immune system stronger lengthen the life of a person with AIDS?
IF the immune system is strengthened the person is less susceptible to obtaining infections like pneumonia which can cause death if they don't have a fully functioning immune system
Which system does hiv and aids attack?
HIV attacks the immune system. The name itself tells you when it is written in full form. HIV stands for Human immunodeficiency virus.
Does AIDs occurs when HIV destroys the immune system?
Yes, AIDS is the end-stage of HIV infection. It occurs when HIV weakens the immune system.
Why is AIDS considered a disease of the immunity system?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - it weakens the bodies immune system, leaving the person incapable of fighting diseases.
What is a disease that destroys the immune system?
Aids and Lupus but it discobabulates the immune system
What does AIDS to do the body?
It pretty much disables your immune system, meaning you are wide open to infections, viruses, etc It's not the AIDS that kills you as such, but other infections and viruses that were only allowed to grow and harm you because AIDS had killed your immune system.
What is a disease of the immune system?
AIDS
