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It disables your immune system. That means that something like the common cold can be fatal for someone with HIV.
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Why is HIV feared?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is feared because it leads to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), which is fatal.
Is there HIV in semen?
You get the HIV virus from semen. HIV is the virus which causes AIDS. It passes from one person to another through having sex, or by sharing drug needles. When a new person gets HIV the virus gradually multiplies in the body (unless it is stopped with medication). AIDS is more like a weakness of the immune system. If the HIV virus load is very high in a person, then it is easy for them to catch pneumonia and other diseases. For a fit person these diseases are easily cured, but for a person with this weak immune system they are very dangerous and can be fatal.
Is HIV a virus or bacteria?
HIV is a virus,as its full form is human immuno virus.
Does bacteria or virus cause HIV?
HIV is a virus.
What is the difference between having HIV and Aids?
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. Hence, HIV in the virus and AIDS is the disease that results from the virus.
How fatal is AIDS?
AIDS is not able to be classified as fatal or non-fatal. AIDS is a diagnosis given to someone who is HIV+ and exhibiting certain clinical criteria. HIV is a potentially deadly virus that requires advanced medical care to be treated successfully. HIV positive people may live a very long time if proper medical care is readily available and applied successfully.
What type of virus is AIDS and HIV?
aids is an hiv: human immunodeficiency virus. and hiv is an std.
When was the HIV virus known in Ghana?
When was the HIV virus known in Ghana
Is a HIV virus an example of a prokaryote?
No, HIV is a virus.
Is HIV virus can die when burn?
HIV virus will die when burned.
Is a HIV virus an exemple of DNA containing virus?
HIV is an RNA-virus. It does not contain DNA.
Why is a genetically engineered canarypox virus being treated as a potential aids vaccine?
The canarypox virus has been genetically modified to carry specific HIV genes that can trigger an immune response without causing HIV infection. This modified virus is being studied as a potential AIDS vaccine because it can stimulate the immune system to recognize and target HIV, potentially providing protection against the virus.
