AIDS acquired immunodeficiency

AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the final stage of disease caused by infection with HIV. In this stage, the vims infection has severely affected the immune system, causing a depletion of CD4+ T-helper cells. AIDS is characterized by the manifestation of typical diseases caused by opportunistic infections (Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, CMV retinitis, candidiasis of the esophagus, cerebral toxoplasmosis), neurological manifestations, cachexia, or certain tumors (Kaposi sarcoma of the skin, B-cell lymphoma). 

The term generic indicates the drug is available in generic form. AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)— Virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) by destroying a critical cell of the body s immune system. 

HIV Short for human immunodeficiency virus, from which AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) can develop. 

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infections continue to be a major global challenge in medicine in the 21st century. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 35 million people are living with HIV/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) with nearly 2.5 million new cases of HIV infection in 2008. These statistics indicate the magnitude of the global epidemic of HIV/AIDS today. 

AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an acquired Idefect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HTV), a CD4-posifive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/ iL or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and demen-... 

AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ATN acute tubular necrosis... 

AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome CML chronic myelogenous leukemia... 

PCP — Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia AIDS = acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ADR = adverse drug reaction. 

ACEI angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ARB angiotensin receptor blocker... 

STD, sexually transmitted disease HIV, human immunodeficiency virus UTI, urinary tract infection PID, pelvic inflammatory disease HDL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol BV, bacterial vaginosis AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome IV, intravenous. 

AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome BBB blood-brain barrier BCSFB blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier CBF cerebral blood flow... 

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