The Language of Medicine
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Author: Chabner, Davi-Ellen
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Concept introduction: A defense system that consists of many biological structures and processes inside an organisms in order to protect against the diseases is known as immune system. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a condition caused by the infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These HIV virus spread through the body fluids that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 cells. In order to treat HIV, antiretroviral therapy is used.

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