MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. (The immune system fights infections and diseases in a person’s body.) Over time, HIV weakens a person’s immune system so it has a very hard time fighting diseases. HIV causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).

Detailed explanation-2: -AIDS is a disease in which the immune system breaks down. People who have AIDS are likely to develop serious infections and cancers. These infections, called “opportunistic infections” are not usually seen in people whose immune system is intact.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).