Biology GCSE
Stages of HIV infection
What Stages of HIV infection means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Stages of HIV infection
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HIV initially causes a flu-like illness, after which the person may feel well for years while the virus continues to damage immune cells.
Topics that use Stages of HIV infection
- Viral diseases (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- AIDS
- Antiretroviral drugs
- Complications and risk
- Disease control
- Helper T cells
- Immune response
- Transmission and symptoms
- Vaccination and prevention
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