AIDS Information

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This eMedTV page explains how AIDS is the most advanced stage of an HIV infection, when microbes that don't normally infect healthy people can be life threatening. Information on the prevalence of AIDS, especially among minorities, is also provided.

This section of the eMedTV library describes AIDS symptoms that are usually from opportunistic infections, and can include diarrhea, fever, weight loss, difficulty swallowing, and others. AIDS symptoms tend to appear gradually, but can be sudden.

There are a number of problems associated with AIDS and the brain and nervous system. This eMedTV page discusses AIDS and the brain, including complications such as brain damage, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, and cerebral toxoplasmosis.

AIDS statistics show that the estimated total number of diagnoses through 2003 in the U.S. is 929,985. This eMedTV segment provides AIDS statistics on death rates and the estimated number of cases by age and ethnicity, as well as exposure category.

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) gradually makes the body unable to fight certain cancers and infections. This eMedTV Web page discusses the diagnosis, prevention, transmission, and symptoms of HIV and AIDS.