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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Human immunodeficiency virus infection OR acquired immunodeficiency syndrome OR cryptococcus
  1. HIV (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is HIV? HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV harms your immune system by destroying a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight ...
  2. HIV Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... infections and certain HIV-related cancers. Without treatment, HIV can gradually destroy the immune system and advance to AIDS. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the final stage of infection with ...
  3. Immune System and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... system by destroying your white blood cells. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). People with AIDS have badly damaged immune systems. ...