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Preferred Label : Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;

NCIt synonyms : Acquired Immune Deficiency; AIDS;

NCIt related terms : HIV / AIDS; HIV/AIDS; Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease; Acquired Immunodeficiency;

NCIt definition : A syndrome resulting from the acquired deficiency of cellular immunity caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is characterized by the reduction of the Helper T-lymphocytes in the peripheral blood and the lymph nodes. Symptoms include generalized lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss, and chronic diarrhea. Patients with AIDS are especially susceptible to opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, candida infections, and cryptococcosis), and the development of malignant neoplasms (usually non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Kaposi sarcoma). The human immunodeficiency virus is transmitted through sexual contact, sharing of contaminated needles, or transfusion of contaminated blood.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur only in individuals with a weak immune system.; NICHD: A chronic, potentially life threatening condition that is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and is characterized by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections, certain cancers and neurologic disorders.;

FDA table : Patient Code (Appendix B);

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044365; CDR0000045950;

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