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Diseases that begin with the letter H?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), Hepatitis, and Hypertension are diseases that begin with the letter H.
What is the group of the diseases that occur when antibodies develop and begin to destroy the body's own cells?
These diseases are called autoimmune diseases. In these conditions, the immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the body's own tissues.
What does imunodeficiency mean?
Immunodeficiency refers to a weakened immune system that is unable to adequately protect the body from infections and diseases. This can be due to genetics (primary immunodeficiency) or acquired conditions (secondary immunodeficiency), such as certain medications or infections like HIV.
What are considered the 3 most feared viral diseases?
Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Rabies virus
What are the noncancerous diseases in which bone marrow transplantation is used in treatment?
Noncancerous diseases for which bone marrow transplantation can be a treatment option include aplastic anemia, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and severe immunodeficiency.
Are HIV and AIDs two distinct diseases?
HIV is the virus. AIDS is the disease caused by the virus. (So HIV is not actually a disease per se.) As an analogue - the H1N1 virus can cause the flu.
What do viral diseases do?
ChickenpoxFlu (influenza)HerpesHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS)Human papillomavirus (HPV)Infectious mononucleosisMumps, measles and rubellaShinglesthanksIllusion Groups
Difference between auto immune disease and immuno deficiency disease?
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells and tissues, leading to conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. In contrast, immunodeficiency diseases result from a weakened immune system that fails to effectively combat infections, which can be due to genetic factors (like SCID) or acquired factors (like HIV/AIDS). Essentially, autoimmune diseases involve an overactive immune response, while immunodeficiency diseases involve an underactive one.
What is two facts about aids?
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks the immune system and makes the body more vulnerable to infections and diseases. Another fact is that while there is currently no cure for AIDS, effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) can manage the virus, allowing individuals to live longer, healthier lives and reducing the risk of transmission.
Can cats get sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Yes, cats can get sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukemia virus (FeLV) through mating or close contact with infected cats.
Can some please explain how is HIV different from AIDS?
HIV is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus which attacks human cell and can make people susceptible to incur various diseases and causes AIDS. On the other hand AIDS is the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome which is the last stage of the HIV infection.
What is the full meaning of H I V?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
