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Label AIDS
Preferred Label Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Definition

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the advanced stage of HIV infection, characterized by a severely weakened immune system due to the significant loss of CD4 cells. This condition makes the body highly susceptible to opportunistic infections and certain cancers, requiring intensive medical treatment and supportive care.

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