::  What is HIV??

   What is HIV?
   HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV destroys certain white blood cells called CD4+ T cells. These cells    are critical to the normal function of the human immune system, which defends the body against illness. When HIV    weakens the immune system, a person is more susceptible to developing a variety of cancers and becoming infected    with viruses, bacteria and parasites.


   HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. This virus may be passed from one person to    another when infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretions come in contact with an uninfected person’s broken skin or    mucous membranes*. In addition, infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their baby during pregnancy or delivery, as    well as through breast-feeding. People with HIV have what is called HIV infection. Some of these people will develop    AIDS as a result of their HIV infection.
Anatomy of AIDS Virus HIV Cycle
 
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