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Chapter 25, Problem 4SA
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The reason why AIDS is more accurate termed “syndrome” instead of a disease.

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Immunodeficiency disorder such as AIDS makes pathogens more opportunistic to cause various diseases. AIDS decreases the immunity of a person to fight against infections and diseases. AIDS or acquired immune deficiency virus is obtained from the infection with HIV virus.

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