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immunodeficiency

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immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition which is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Source: Internet

According to official estimates, 1,965 cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were reported in 2003, of which 636 had developed acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Source: Internet

Chronic infections often occur in those with immunodeficiency and can include a fungal infection by Aspergillus fumigatus that can lead to an aspergilloma forming in the lung. Source: Internet

Immunodeficiency As the thymus is the organ of T-cell development, any congenital defect in thymic genesis or a defect in thymocyte development can lead to a profound T cell deficiency in primary immunodeficiency disease. Source: Internet

Fiji has recorded 124 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) this year, says the Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete. Source: Internet

King, p. 229. Lesbians are not included in a category of frequency of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission, although transmission is possible through vaginal and cervical secretions. Source: Internet

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