0
The syndrome label that is applied to the later stages of HIV infection came about in the early years of the HIV epidemic when scientists were still trying to identify the cause. The name has persisted, despite the fact that we now know the cause of AIDS.
The word syndrome is used when there is a group of symptoms that occur together but there is no established cause. In the case of HIV, we know the cause.
Additionally, the syndrome label applies when symptoms do not produce changes in anatomy and treatment involves only dealing with symptoms, rather than the underlying cause. With HIV, this is still true. We deal with HIV symptomatically--if a person develops an infection, we treat the infection. However, we do not have a treatment for the cause--the HIV virus.
Shaun Lehner
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThe syndrome label that is applied to the later stages of HIV infection came about in the early years of the HIV epidemic when scientists were still trying to identify the cause. The name has persisted, despite the fact that we now know the cause of AIDS.
The word syndrome is used when there is a group of symptoms that occur together but there is no established cause. In the case of HIV, we know the cause.
Additionally, the syndrome label applies when symptoms do not produce changes in anatomy and treatment involves only dealing with symptoms, rather than the underlying cause. With HIV, this is still true. We deal with HIV symptomatically--if a person develops an infection, we treat the infection. However, we do not have a treatment for the cause--the HIV virus.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoTo some extent it is genetic if their mother has AIDS a child can be born with the disease. Yet, not all children whose mothers have the disease are born with it and a predisposition to the disease hasn't been shown to be passed from mother to child. They have proven that the predisposition to certain cancers can be passed genetically, but this has not been proven with AIDS. So, that means it is not a genetic disease ( at least at this time).
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoNo. It is an acquired disease.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why is aids a genetic disease?
because it is a disease passed on from dna
What has the author Patrick Dixon written?
Patrick Dixon has written: 'The whole truth about AIDS' -- subject(s): AIDS (Disease), Christianity, Popular works, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of AIDS (Disease) 'Rising Price of Love' -- subject(s): AIDS (Disease), Christianity, Popular works, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of AIDS (Disease), Religious aspects of Sex, Sex, Social aspects, Social aspects of Sex 'Building a Better Business' 'Sida Y Usted/AIDS and You' 'Genetic Revolution' 'Cyberchurch'
Is Treatment of genetic disease the same as genetic treatment of disease?
no but as I see it treatment of genetic disease is treating a genetic problem as a genetic treatment of a disease is using genetics to stop a certain disease that can be treated with genetics
What is a genetic challenge?
Aids
Can AIDS be caused by genetic mutation?
Yes they can if you want to have AIDS!
When was AIDS identified as a disease?
AIDS was identified as a disease in 1982. For the history of AIDS, visit the Related Link.
Is chickenpox genetic?
Chickenpox is an infectious disease, not a genetic disease
Is aids a viral disease?
Aids is an autoimmune disease caused by HIV (virus).
What are the characteristics of a genetic disease?
A genetic disease is a disease that was either passed onto you and/or your family is known to get that disease. An example of a genetic disease would be CF (Cystic Fibrosis). It occurs when a cell changes it's genetic information.
Is aids a genetic disorder?
yes.
What is the infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks the disease fighting cells?
AIDS is caused by the HIV virus, which attacks disease-fighting cells.
What is a Genetic Error?
A genetic error is an genetic disease
