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HIV weakens
the body’s immune system to the point where it cannot fight off
serious, often deadly infections and cancers. This condition is known
as AIDS.
The infections associated with AIDS are called opportunistic infections
because they take advantage of the body's weakened defense. People do
not “die of AIDS”, rather it is the opportunistic infections
that cause death. AIDS is the condition that gives the opportunistic infections
the window of opportunity to take hold.
Remember that HIV/AIDS is preventable and a few precautions can keep you
protected.
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