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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

By Ramon Johnson, About.com

Definition: Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes AIDS by attacking the T-cells within the body, reducing the effectiveness of the immune system. HIV is contracted through exposure to bodily fluids such as blood and semen.

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Also Known As: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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