Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
6th Edition
ISBN:9781133893943
Author:ESTRIDGE
Publisher:ESTRIDGE
Chapter4: Basic Immunology And Immunohematology
Section4.1: Introduction To Immunology
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What are the common modes of HIV transmission, and how can infection be prevented?
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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in humans. This virus affects the immune system of humans. It is a retrovirus that weakens the immune system of the body and destroys lymphocytes.
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