HIV/AIDS is an immune deficiency arising from HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)  infection. When infected, HIV starts destroying immune cells until the body’s immune capability is so severely depleted that it can no longer protect the body. This stage is known as AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Other infections known as opportunistic infections are able to attack the host and cause death. These potentially deadly opportunistic infections can be as mild as the seasonal flu (influenza) or more severe infections like TB (tuberculosis) or meningitis.

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