Concept information
Preferred term
AIDS and infections
Definition
- Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) leads to a progressive destruction of the human immune system. At the point where the immune system is no longer able to defend against pathogens, HIV-positive individuals frequently present with opportunistic infections, and are then considered to have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; AIDS and Infections]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/AIDS_and_infections
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