For Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Developmental Psychology, HIV and AIDs, Microbiology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Developmental Psychology)

A condition in which acquired deficiency of certain leukocytes, especially T cells, results in a variety of infections, some forms of cancer, and the degeneration of the system: caused by a virus that infects T cells and is transmitted via body fluids, especially sexual secretions and blood.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) (HIV and AIDs)

The late stage of the illness triggered by infection with HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV). According to the official definition published by the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), a person receives an AIDS diagnosis when he or she has a CD4 CELL COUNT of less than 200 and/or certain OPPORTUNISTIC CONDITIONS common with advanced IMMUNE DEFICIENCY (see AIDS-DEFINING ILLNESS).

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Microbiology)

Serve immune deficiency disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection of the T cells, characterized by opportunistic infections and other complications.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

A condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), AIDS signifies a serious weakening of the immune system. Drugs can now delay the onset of AIDS, but many people with HIV still develop AIDS.

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