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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.
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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.
Can AIDS be considered as a disorder?
AIDS is a syndrome, although it does make you impaired, it should not be considered as a disorder that you can get special treatment for.
Why is AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome considered a syndrome and not a disease?
AIDS is syndrome because it is diagnosed based on several clinical factors as a result of advanced HIV infection. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the reason a person develops AIDS.
Which diseases are caused by a virus alone?
The H.I.Virus (HIV) which then causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).
What has the author Diane Richardson written?
Diane Richardson has written: 'Women and AIDS' -- subject(s): Popular works, Women, AIDS (Disease), Diseases, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What has the author Jean-Louis Lamboray written?
Jean-Louis Lamboray has written: 'Combatting AIDS and the other sexually transmitted diseases in Africa' -- subject(s): AIDS (Disease), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Africa, Prevention & control, Sexually transmitted diseases
What is the purpose of IUD?
IUDs are used to prevent pregnancy and are considered to be 95-98% effective. It should be noted that IUDs offer no protection against the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS ) virus or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
What is aids the acronym for?
AIDs - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Which of these diseases first appeared in the 1980s A AIDS B Cholera C Huntington's disease D milkweed fever?
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
What is a syndrome that is caused by a virus that attacks an individuals entire immune system?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
What has the author Annerose Hammer written?
Annerose Hammer has written: 'Aids und Tabu' -- subject(s): Ethnology, AIDS (Disease), Diseases, Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people), Kenya, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What is aids syndrome?
a syndrome caused by a virus called HIV.
