Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Custom)
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Custom)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781269752862
Author: Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 39CAQ
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The reason for a person with AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) or the one who has received radiation therapy recently to avoid people with cold and cough.

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AIDS is a sexually transmitted deadly disease caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This disease is most common in the persons who conduct unsafe sex or share syringes for drugs. This virus is transmitted through the body fluids. The people who have cancer are treated with radiations. In both the cases, the causative agent or radiation affects the body cells.

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