AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is a medical condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Here’s a comprehensive overview:
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): This is the most severe phase of HIV infection, where the immune system is significantly compromised. It’s diagnosed when the CD4 cell count drops below 200 cells per cubic millimeter of blood or when certain opportunistic infections or cancers are present.