Author : Ivy Monroe Subject : HIV & AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) refer to a set of conditions in humans caused due to infection with HIV. The initial infection with the virus Read More |
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HIV and AIDS: Strategies for Control Author : Alison Swift Subject : HIV & AIDS The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of retrovirus that causes a spectrum of conditions called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV damages the immune system and thus interferes with Read More |
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HIV/AIDS: Assessment and Management Author : Roger Mostafa Subject : HIV & AIDS Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a sexually transmitted infection that spreads by contact with infected blood, unprotected sex, childbirth or breast-feeding. HIV damages the immune system and interferes Read More |
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New Frontiers in HIV/AIDS Research Author : Seth Phelps Subject : HIV & AIDS HIV transmission occurs through sexual contact, vertical transmission from mother to baby, and through exposure to infected body fluids and tissues. The viral load of an HIV-infected person is an important Read More |
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Advanced Research in Sclerosis Author : Billy Patterson Subject : Immunology An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissue of the body gets affected is known as systemic sclerosis or systemic scleroderma. It is classified into two forms - non-systemic and systemic. The Read More |
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Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications Author : Steven Blair Subject : Immunology The resistance of a microorganism to an antimicrobial drug that was once able to treat it is known as antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance also develops through the natural resistance in Read More |
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Autoimmune Diseases: Current Research Author : Chloe Weber Subject : Immunology Autoimmune diseases are conditions arising from abnormal immune response of the body to a healthy body part. There can be many types of autoimmune diseases and nearly every body part can be involved. Some Read More |
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Drug Resistance: Clinical Aspects Author : Casey Hammond Subject : Immunology The reduction in the effectiveness of a medication such as antimicrobial or antineoplastic to treat a disease is known as drug resistance. The term is used to denote the resistance that pathogens have Read More |
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Handbook of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Author : Mitch Sellin Subject : Immunology Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. This causes widespread inflammation and tissue damage. Read More |
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical Aspects Author : Jasper Meyer Subject : Immunology Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease of the body in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue. It is known as “the great imitator” as it mimics the symptoms of other illnesses. Read More |