Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as bl...
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Organizations in this sector:
- Aidchild ,
- Keep A Child Alive ,
- A Loving Spoonful ,
- ACET ,
- AIDS Resource Foundation for Children ,
- Baan Gerda ,
- Elton John AIDS Foundation ,
- FACE AIDS ,
- Little Travellers ,
- Mission malawi
Diseases with this Risk Factor:
- Kaposi's sarcoma ,
- Candidiasis ,
- Tuberculosis ,
- Sinusitis ,
- Pharyngitis ,
- Tonsillitis ,
- Pericarditis ,
- Meningeal Tuberculosis ,
- Meningitis ,
- Bedsore
