• AIDS

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    Acquired Immunedeficiency Syndrome

    “Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome”; Caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The virus is transmitted through direct contact with certain bodily fluids of an infected person. In countries with adequate health care, AIDS has become a treatable chronic illness although to date there is no cure or vaccine. In 2010, 1.8 million people died of AIDS.

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