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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Human immunodeficiency virus infection OR acquired immunodeficiency syndrome OR cryptococcus
  1. HIV/AIDS 
    Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When a person becomes infected with HIV, the virus attacks and weakens the immune system. As the immune ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000594.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. HIV/AIDS in pregnant women and infants 
    ... 31, 2023. Accessed February 28, 2023. Hayes EV. Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007689.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. AIDS (image) 
    AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and is a syndrome that leaves the body vulnerable to a host of life-threatening illnesses. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17015.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Safe sex 
    Del Rio C, Cohen MS. Prevention of human immunodeficiency virus ... Gynecology . 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 23. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001949.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. B and T cell screen 
    ... as Nezelof syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, or Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome ... Immunodeficiency disorders Treatment with certain medicines
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003329.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Benefits of breastfeeding 
    ... sores on the breast Active, untreated tuberculosis Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or AIDS Inflammation of the kidney Serious illnesses ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000639.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Immunodeficiency disorders 
    ... called Truvada is right for you to prevent HIV infection. Good nutrition may prevent acquired immunodeficiency caused by malnutrition.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000818.htm - Medical Encyclopedia