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HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). HIV steadily weakens the body's immune system until it can no longer fight off infections such as pneumonia, diarrhea and tumors.
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(2010). Human Immunodeficiency Virus. In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_5841
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