{"id":797196,"date":"2023-11-21T17:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=797196"},"modified":"2023-11-21T17:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:30:36","slug":"causative-germ-for-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/causative-germ-for-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Causative Germ for AIDS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AIDS<\/strong> also known as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is one of the most life-threatening conditions. The causative organism for AIDS is the HIV Virus. This disease<\/strong> is the last stage of the HIV-induced infection. The causative germ for AIDS attacks the immune system<\/strong> of the body and reduces the ability of the body to fight any type of infection. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus are the two species of Lentivirus belonging to the family Retroviridae and Genus Lentivirus. HIV can spread through the exchange of body fluids. Here is an informative article on the causative germ for AIDS and how this disease is transmitted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness Day<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HIV: The Causative Organism for AIDS <\/h2>\n\n\n
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HIV Virus is a deadly virus that attacks the body’s immune system and destroys the defence system’s ability to fight back any infection. HIV can be treated with the help of proper medication but if it is left untreated then, it causes AIDS. According to HIV.org, HIV can progress through three stages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Symptoms of AIDS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are some common symptoms of AIDS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Sudden Weight Loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Night Sweats<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sore Throat, sores in mouth, anus, and genitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Swelling of Lymph Nodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Skin<\/strong> Rashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read: <\/strong>What is the Full Form of NACO?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How is this Disease Transmitted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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