Hematology and Infectious Diseases

HIV/AIDS

A range of illnesses brought on by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus are known as HIV infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) (HIV). Usually, a protracted interval without symptoms comes next. As the infection worsens, it causes additional immune system interference, raising the chance of acquiring opportunistic infections, malignancies, and common illnesses like tuberculosis that seldom affect people with healthy immune systems. The term "acquired immunodeficiency syndrome" refers to these post-infection symptoms (AIDS). Unintentional weight loss is frequently correlated with this period as well.