AIDS stands for what?

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AIDS stands for what?

AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Acquired means the condition is not present from birth but develops after infection; Immunodeficiency means the immune system is weakened and unable to fight infections effectively; Syndrome indicates a group of signs and illnesses that occur together. HIV attacks the body's CD4+ T cells, and when their numbers drop enough to leave the body open to opportunistic infections and certain cancers, the diagnosis of AIDS is made. Other options describe autoimmune processes, general acute infections, or nonspecific antibody deficiencies, none of which capture this pattern of immune decline caused by HIV.

AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Acquired means the condition is not present from birth but develops after infection; Immunodeficiency means the immune system is weakened and unable to fight infections effectively; Syndrome indicates a group of signs and illnesses that occur together. HIV attacks the body's CD4+ T cells, and when their numbers drop enough to leave the body open to opportunistic infections and certain cancers, the diagnosis of AIDS is made. Other options describe autoimmune processes, general acute infections, or nonspecific antibody deficiencies, none of which capture this pattern of immune decline caused by HIV.

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