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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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Why are opportunistic infections common with
AIDS?

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AIDS (HIV) is caused by a viral infection that destroys cells that allow the body to resist infection, which makes a person more susceptible to other infections and illnesses. HIV is a contagious illness that is spread most frequently via sex without a condom or injection medication system.
The virus responsible for AIDS attacks the T-helper cells of the immune system, thus the body loses the ability to fight the viruses. The prevention and use of antiretroviral drugs are the appropriate choices for the treatment of HIV.

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