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Yes. The pathogen that causes AIDS is a virus called HIV.
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Can proctitis lead to aids?
No, AIDS is caused by infection with HIV. Proctitis, while not pleasant, is an infection, usually bacterial, of the prostate.
What diseases cause AIDS?
AIDS is caused by one thing: long term infection with HIV.
Do chickenpox Aids yeast infection of the mouth hepatitis caused by virus?
Chickenpox and AIDS are viral illnesses. Thrush (yeast infection of the mouth) is caused by a fungus. Hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, may be caused by many things, including viruses. It may also be caused by parasitic infection, medications, alcohol, and metabolic conditions.
What causes cold rabies aids and flu?
The common cold, rabies, and AIDS are all caused by different types of viral infection.
What causes the common cold rabies aids?
The common cold, rabies, and AIDS are all caused by different types of viral infection.
Are acquired immunodeficiency syndrome caused by viruses?
Yes, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is by definition the end stage of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
What is the advanced stage of hiv infection?
Advanced stage of HIV infection is AIDS.
What is an infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood?
HIV infection or AIDS is the disease, which you have infection by HIV virus, that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood.
Can AIDS be treated with antibiotics?
False. There is no cure yet for AIDS. Antibiotics work on bacteria. So if an AIDS patient gets a secondary bacterial infection, it would be appropriate for them to take antibiotics to help with the bacterial infection. AIDS is caused by the HIV virus, so antibiotics would be ineffective for treatment of the AIDS itself, just secondary infections associated with the AIDS. They are especially prone to these because of the lowered ability of AIDS patients' immune systems to fight disease.
When is world aids day and who celebrates it?
World aids day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV. World aids day, observed on 1 December every year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.
Does viruses cause aids?
HIV is the beginning stage to AIDS. The introduction of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is what starts the condition. A human can carry this virus for up to 12 years (or longer with treatment) and eventually it will manifest as Acquired Immunodeficiency Sydrome (AIDS). HIV and AIDS are the same virus infection, where HIV presence is the first stage.
Can aids effect your lungs?
you can get an infection in your lungs from having aids.
