what is the CDC's definition of AIDS?
2006-09-12 21:48:09 · 7 answers · asked by alligator2342001 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
What is AIDS?
AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Acquired – means that the disease is not hereditary but develops after birth from contact with a disease causing agent (in this case, HIV).
Immunodeficiency – means that the disease is characterized by a weakening of the immune system.
Syndrome – refers to a group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease. In the case of AIDS this can include the development of certain infections and/or cancers, as well as a decrease in the number of certain cells in a person’s immune system.
A diagnosis of AIDS is made by a physician using specific clinical or laboratory standards.
2006-09-12 22:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
2006-09-14 06:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by justurangel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AIDS is the most severe manifestation of infection with HIV. HIV is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T cells (a subset of T cells), macrophages and dendritic cells. It directly and indirectly destroys CD4+ T cells. CD4+ T cells are required for the proper functioning of the immune system. When HIV kills CD4+ T cells so that there are fewer than 200 CD4+ T cells per microliter (µL) of blood, cellular immunity is lost, leading to the condition known as AIDS.
Basically it means not only do you have HIV, but your in your terminal years if left untreated, I think the CDC estimates the average time left to live once you have fullblown AIDs is two years.
2006-09-13 07:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by midwestbruin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
I will break it down for you........
Acquired – means that the disease is not hereditary but develops after birth from contact with a disease causing agent (in this case, HIV).
Immunodeficiency – means that the disease is characterized by a weakening of the immune system.
Syndrome – refers to a group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease. In the case of AIDS this can include the development of certain infections and/or cancers, as well as a decrease in the number of certain cells in a person’s immune system.
AIDS is caused by infection with a virus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This virus is passed from one person to another through blood-to-blood and sexual contact. In addition, infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy or delivery, as well as through breast feeding. People with HIV have what is called HIV infection. Some of these people will develop AIDS as a result of their HIV infection.
2006-09-17 02:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know this is a serious question, but I can not resist: I am South African, with our health ministers attitude and lack of knowledge I am sure you would not like to hear my answer, you could never trust it taking in consideration her view of AIDS. Good luck
2006-09-13 05:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anal Inflicted Death Sentence (AIDS)
2006-09-13 04:55:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Call them.. you get your answer.
2006-09-13 04:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by Bonsai 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋