For Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Cancer, Health, Immunization, Men's Health, Reproductive Infections, Science and Travel, Medicine.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Cancer)

A viral disease that destroys the body's ability to fight infections, leaving the body susceptible to many other diseases.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Health)

A disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. HIV is most commonly spread by sexual contact with an infected partner. The term AIDS applies to the most advanced stages of an HIV infection.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Immunization)

A medical condition where the immune system cannot function properly and protect the body from disease. As a result, the body cannot defend itself against infections (like pneumonia). AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This virus is spread through direct contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected individual. High risk activities include unprotected sexual intercourse and intravenous drug use (sharing needles). There is no cure for AIDS, however, research efforts are on-going to develop a vaccine.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Men's Health)

A devastating disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. HIV is most commonly spread by sexual contact with an infected partner. The term AIDS applies to the most advanced stages of an HIV infection.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Reproductive Infections)

A progressive, usually fatal condition that reduces the body's ability to fight certain infections. It is caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Science)

A viral infection transmitted through contact with blood or semen that destroys the function of the human immune system

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Travel, Medicine)

A disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers. HIV is most commonly spread by sexual contact with an infected partner. The term AIDS applies to the most advanced stages of an HIV infection.

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