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AIDS
AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (acronym in English: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is expressed after infection of the human body by Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV (the English acronym - Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Syndrome Group of signs and symptoms that, once taken together characterize a disease. Immunodeficiency Inability of the defense system of the human body to protect itself against invading microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa, etc.. Acquired There is congenital as in other immunodeficiencies. AIDS is not caused spontaneously, but by an external factor (HIV infection). This virus has an incubation period long before the appearance of disease symptoms, infection of blood cells and nervous system and immune system suppression. AIDS is a complex disease, a syndrome that is characterized by a single symptom. In fact, HIV destroys the lymphocytes - the cells responsible for defending the body - making the person vulnerable to other opportunistic infections and diseases, so called because they appear at times when the individual's immune system is weakened. Some years ago he was diagnosed with AIDS was almost a death sentence. Currently, however, AIDS can be considered a chronic disease profile. This means it is a disease that is incurable, but treatable and a person infected with HIV can live with the virus for a long time without producing any symptoms or signs. This has been possible thanks to technological advances and research that provide drug development increasingly effective. It is also the experience gained over the years by health professionals. All these factors make it possible for people with HIV have an increased survival and better quality.
