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    A viral infection that attacks the immune system and causes AIDS. HIV is primarily a sexually transmitted disease (STD), transmitted by heterosexual and homosexual practices: anal, vaginal, and oral sex.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
    How is condition transmitted?
    Transmitted through blood contact
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  2. WebJan 13, 2023 · HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS, a late stage of infection. Learn how to prevent, test, and treat HIV and AIDS with effective medicine and methods.

  3. Web3 days ago · AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), transmissible disease of the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV slowly attacks and destroys the …

  4. WebOver time, they cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. Without …

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