To date, there is no cure for HIV. Because of this, the will be present in an infected individual throughout their lifetime. This makes HIV a A.) latent disease. B.) zoonotic disease. C.) chronic disease. D.) nosocomial disease. E.) convalescent disease.
The term "disease" indicates "without ease or comfort." It is defined as the condition of illness in humans, animals, or plants. Diseases can be broadly classified into four types: hereditary diseases, physiological diseases, infectious diseases, and deficiency diseases.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) which attacks the immune system of the body. It specifically affects the T-helper cells which play a major role in the defense system of the body. This makes the AIDS patient more susceptible to infections as the immune system is weakened. Though initially it was considered a fatal disease, the development in treatments has made this a manageable chronic disease which has a long-lasting effect.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.
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