No, Aids is caused by a virus. However this virus attacks your body's ability to defend itself from infections so if you have Aids you may suffer (and even die) from opportunistic bacterial infections that you would normally be able to fight off.

No, AIDS is a virus and is transmitted as such.

AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Opportunistic infections associated with AIDS can be caused by bacteria becasue your immune system is more vulnerable.

HIV disease is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is not caused by bacteria.

Virus, which is why it is incurable for the time being.

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Is aids a bacterium

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/6/2023

AIDS is neither a virus nor bacterium; it is a syndrome (a series of conditions) caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This viral pathogen, which targets the cells of the immune system, often leads to the development of AIDS in HIV-positive people.

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∙ 16y ago

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What bacterium causes AIDS?

AIDS is not caused by bacterium. It is caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)

Is aids bacterium?

No. HIV is a virus.

Why might a person with AIDS die from a disease caused by a bacterium?

because there is no cure

What is the role of e-coli bacterium?

e.coli is a bacterium found in the gut of animals which aids digestion, however it is commonly used for genetic engineering

Identify three infectious disease caused by virus and three caused by bacterium?

measles, influenza(flu0, HIV, AIDS, Adenovirus Infections.

Is AIDS an example of a bacterial disease?

No; it occurs from a viral infection (HIV).

A bacterium that losst its flagella would be unable to?

A bacterium that loses its flagella would be unable to move or swim in its environment. Flagella are long, whip-like structures that bacteria use for motility, allowing them to propel themselves through liquid environments. Without flagella, the bacterium's ability to explore and find nutrients in its environment would be severely impaired.

Is a AID a bacteria or a virus?

What is the difference between bacteria and bacterium?

bacteria is plural and bacterium is singular

Is bacterium plural?

bacteria is, unless you were to use the word "The" in front (the bacteria are) Answer The bacterium is ...., the bacteria are..... Bacteria is the plural form, bacterium is the singluar.

Which organism lives in the human intestine and aids in the digestive system?

The organism that lives in the human intestine and aids in the digestive system is called gut bacteria. These beneficial bacteria help break down food, produce essential nutrients, and support the immune system.

What is the plural of bacterium?

The plural of bacterium is bacteria.

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