Definitions for "Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome"
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A condition that results when infection with HIV causes a breakdown of the body's ability to fight other infections.
The most severe manifestation of infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) lists numerous opportunistic infections and neoplasms (cancers) that, in the presence of HIV infection, constitute an AIDS diagnosis. There are also instances of presumptive diagnoses when a person's HIV status is unknown or not sought. This was especially true before 1985 when there was no HIV-antibody test. In 1993, CDC expanded the criteria for an AIDS diagnosis to include CD4+ T-cell count at or below 200 cells per microliter in the presence of HIV infection. In persons (age 5 and older) with normally functioning immune systems, CD4+ T-cell counts usually range from 500-1,500 cells per microliter. Persons living with AIDS often have infections of the lungs, brain, eyes, and other organs, and frequently suffer debilitating weight loss, diarrhea, and a type of cancer called Kaposi's Sarcoma. See HIV Disease; Opportunistic Infections; AIDS Wasting Syndrome.
R´þ¥Í¯f, Àò±o§K¬Ì¯Ê³´ºî¦X¯g, An infectious disease caused by a retrovirus designated as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The disease is characterized by a gradual depletion of T lymphocytes, recurring fever, weight loss, multiple opportunistic infections, and rare forms of pneumonia and cancer associated with collapse of the immune system.
a condition in which acquired deficiency of certain leukocytes, especially T cells, results in a variety of infections, some forms of cancer, and the degeneration of the system: caused by a virus that infects T cells and is transmitted via body fluids, especially sexual secretions and blood.
A viral disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which disables the immune response by destroying mainly helper T-cells (needed for activation of B cells). The loss of immune function allows opportunistic infections to proliferate, and eventually cause death.
AIDS is considered the most severe manifestation of infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list numerous opportunistic infections and cancers that, in the presence of HIV infection, constitute an AIDS diagnosis. In 1993, the CDC expanded the criteria for an AIDS diagnosis in adults and adolescents to include CD4 positive T-cell count at or below 200 cells per microliter in the presence of HIV infection. People living with AIDS often have infections of the lungs, brain, eyes, and other organs. People with AIDS also frequently suffer debilitating weight loss, diarrhea, and a type of cancer called Kaposi Sarcoma.
A condition caused by the HIV virus that impairs the body's immune system and leads to severe infections and eventually death.
A series of symptoms or infections that can develop as a result of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, which makes the immune system less able to fight infection.
A normally fatal medical syndrome caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus.
immunological defect caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A combination of specific conditions as the final stage of infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The most severe result of HIV infection, occurring when the immune system is effectively disabled. People with Aids often have infections of the lungs, brain, eyes and other organs. They may often also experience severe weight loss, diarrhoea and certain types of cancer. Click here to return to list
(AIDS) OR human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS was first reported in 1981 in the United States and has since become a major epidemic, killing nearly 12 million people and infecting more than 30 million others worldwide. The disease is caused by HIV, a virus that destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers.
(ah-KWY-erd im-YOON-o-de-FISH-en-see SIN-drome) AIDS. A disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with AIDS are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur only in individuals with a weak immune system
A disease of the body's immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS is characterized by the death of CD4 cells (an important part of the body's immune system), which leaves the body vulnerable to life-threatening conditions such as infections and cancers.
A collection of disorders that develop as a result of infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks helper T cells, crippling the immune system and greatly reducing the body's ability to fight infection; results in premature death brought about by various diseases that overwhelm the compromised immune system. PICTURE
AIDS. An acquired defect in immune system function caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS is associated with increased susceptibility to certain cancers and to opportunistic infections, which are infections that occur rarely except in individuals with weak immune systems.
infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes a weakening of the immune system
Serious chronic disease caused by infection with a virus called the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The virus weakens the immune system making the patient vulnerable to infection, certain cancers and other disorders.
a condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus ( HIV), AIDS signifies a serious weakening of the immune system. Drugs can now delay the onset of AIDS, but many people with HIV still develop AIDS.
A life-threatening disease caused by a virus and characterized by breakdown of the body's immune defenses.
The late stage of HIV disease, characterized by a deterioration of the immune system and a susceptibility to a range of opportunistic infections and cancers.
A progressive weakening of the immune system accompanied by one or more indicator diseases (opportunistic infections) -- including Kaposi's sarcoma, invasive cervical cancer, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, and wasting syndrome. In AIDS, common immune system deterioration is marked by a depletion of T-helper (T 4/CD4) cells, which help stimulate antibody production. AIDS is commonly thought to be caused by a retrovirus, HIV.
A group of signs and symptoms, usually of severe infections, occurring in a person whose immune system has been damaged by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).