How does HIV infect the body?

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, LO: What is HIV and how does it infect the body?

HIV & AIDS
• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is cause
the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

• HIV will gradually destroy a person’s immune system.

• The epidemic started in 1980s.
• Approximately 1.5 – 1.9 million die each year.

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