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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. The disease is characterized by a failure of the immune system, which makes a patient susceptible to a wide range of infections.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Sexually transmitted diseases • Viral sexually transmitted diseases • Immunodeficiency syndromes • Viral infections

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Symptoms

Headache
Diarrhea
Fever
Fatigue
Weak immune system
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Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating AIDS
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