Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 5e
Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 5e
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ISBN: 9781455754113
Author: Karin C. VanMeter PhD
Publisher: Saunders
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To explain: The reason why opportunistic infections are common with AIDS.

Concept introduction: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a medical condition that involves a set of severe symptoms caused by the infection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is a causative agent for the development of AIDS. Once entered, HIV virus remains in the body, which cannot be completely eliminated by the immune system. The individuals develop AIDS after several years of HIV infection.

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