Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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Code

D000163

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  • An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.

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    Hierarchical terms

    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

    Equivalent terms

    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

    • UF Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
    • UF Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome
    • UF AIDS
    • UF Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired
    • UF Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired

    Associated terms

    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

      3 Archival description results for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome