Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.

Also Known As:

AIDS; Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome; Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome; Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes; Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired; Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes, Acquired; Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Acquired; Syndrome, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency; Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency; Syndromes, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency; Syndromes, Acquired Immunodeficiency; Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired; Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired

Virus Diseases: 1327
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases: 2846
  - Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases: 4
    - HIV Infections: 10514
      - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 22285
- RNA Virus Infections: 50
  - Retroviridae Infections: 200
    - Lentivirus Infections: 51
      - HIV Infections: 10514
        Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 22285
- Slow Virus Diseases: 7
  - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 22285
Immune System Diseases: 1309
- Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes: 64
  - HIV Infections: 10514
    - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 22285

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