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HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, is itself a pathogen.
HIV is a virus.
HIV itself is a pathogen Human Immunodeficiency virus cause HIV/AIDS disease it belongs to retro virus which has ability to convert mRNA to DNA the reverse transcription and possess reverse transcriptase enzyme

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What type of pathogen is HIV caused by?

"Pathogen" means something that causes sickness (path- = suffering, gen- = creation). "HIV" stands for "Human Immunodeficiency Virus," which is a virus which sometimes, in time, causes the disease AIDS ("Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome"). In other words, HIV is the pathogen, and being infected by HIV is the cause of the disease AIDS.The best ways to avoid being infected by HIV is never ever to share needles for drugs, and never ever to have penetrative sex without a condom. If you steer clear of those, as long as you live in part of the world where HIV isn't endemic, you are likely safe from HIV.There is no cure for HIV infection or AIDS, but there are very effective treatments.


The type of pathogen that causes AIDS?

The pathogen that causes AIDS is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 T cells, and weakens the body's ability to fight infections and diseases. Without treatment, HIV can progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).


What pathogen caused aids?

The HIV virus.


Is a AID a bacteria or a virus?

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.


Is HIV a eukaryote?

No, HIV is not a eukaryote. It is a type of virus called a retrovirus that infects and replicates within human cells. Unlike eukaryotes, viruses like HIV lack cellular structure and cannot carry out metabolic processes on their own.

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What is the name and type of pathogen found in aids?

The HIV virus.


Is airborn phathegens a way hiv is transmited?

HIV is not an airborne pathogen. It is a bloodborne pathogen.


What was the name of AIDS pathogen?

HIV is the name of AIDS pathogen.


Is hiv blood borne?

Yes, HIV is a blood-borne pathogen.


What type of pathogen is HIV caused by?

"Pathogen" means something that causes sickness (path- = suffering, gen- = creation). "HIV" stands for "Human Immunodeficiency Virus," which is a virus which sometimes, in time, causes the disease AIDS ("Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome"). In other words, HIV is the pathogen, and being infected by HIV is the cause of the disease AIDS.The best ways to avoid being infected by HIV is never ever to share needles for drugs, and never ever to have penetrative sex without a condom. If you steer clear of those, as long as you live in part of the world where HIV isn't endemic, you are likely safe from HIV.There is no cure for HIV infection or AIDS, but there are very effective treatments.


Is HIV a bloodborne pathogen?

Yes, it primarily exists in the circulatory system and destroys T-cells. This is why blood transfusions are checked for HIV/AIDS.


What is the difference between a disease and a pathogen?

Pathogen is the agent or the culprit that causes a disease while the disease is the end result of what a pathogen did. Example: HIV virus is the pathogen while AIDS is the disease state that can result from high HIV viral load.


The type of pathogen that causes AIDS?

The pathogen that causes AIDS is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 T cells, and weakens the body's ability to fight infections and diseases. Without treatment, HIV can progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).


Does salive contains HIV?

Saliva does contain HIV, but not enough of the pathogen to be able to transmit it.


Can hiv spread by breath in room?

HIV can't be spread by breathing. It is a bloodborne, not airborne, pathogen.


What is The name of the pathogenic organism that causes aids?

HIV- Human Immunodeficiency Virus *HIV is not a pathogenic organism, but a virus. To be an organism it must be able to replicate on its own, which it cannot. It needs a host to do so.


What pathogen caused aids?

The HIV virus.