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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > infectious diseases and infestations > infectious diseases > viral diseases of animals and humans > Retroviridae infections > HIV infections > acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > infectious diseases and infestations > infectious diseases > viral diseases of animals and humans > Retroviridae infections > HIV infections > acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > immunologic diseases > immunologic deficiency syndromes > HIV infections > acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > immunologic diseases > immunologic deficiency syndromes > HIV infections > acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Preferred Term:

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Definition:
An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
HIV infections
Entry Terms:
  • acquired immune deficiency syndrome
  • AIDS (disease)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2994
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