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What is AIDS?
What is AIDS?
- The late stage of HIV infection (correct)
- A disease caused by bacteria
- A type of cancer
- A condition caused by genetic factors
Why do most people with HIV in the U.S. not develop AIDS?
Why do most people with HIV in the U.S. not develop AIDS?
- Because they take HIV medicine as prescribed (correct)
- Because they exercise regularly
- Because the climate is favorable
- Because they have access to healthy food
What happens to the immune system during the late stage of HIV infection?
What happens to the immune system during the late stage of HIV infection?
- It causes allergic reactions
- It remains unaffected
- It becomes stronger
- It is badly damaged (correct)
Which factor stops the progression of HIV disease?
Which factor stops the progression of HIV disease?
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Which statement is true about AIDS?
Which statement is true about AIDS?
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Study Notes
AIDS and HIV
- AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection, characterized by severe damage to the body's immune system due to the virus.
- In the United States, the majority of people with HIV do not progress to AIDS due to the effectiveness of taking HIV medication as prescribed in stopping disease progression.
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Learn about AIDS, the late stage of HIV infection, and how taking HIV medicine as prescribed can stop the progression of the disease.
