Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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A cquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a condition caused by the HIV (Human immunodeficiency viruses) infection. In this disease, the immune system of the body does not work efficiently to combat the attack of antigens. This failure of immunity allows life threatening infections.

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