Nester's Microbiology: A Human Perspective
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Chapter 27, Problem 9MC
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One of the most important sexually transmitted diseases is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It is a viral infection, which is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This disease is marked by suppression of the immune system that results in the increased susceptibility toward other infections that can be fought by the immune system of the person.
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