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Syndrome characterized by severely reduced immune system function and numerous opportunistic infections. Results from infection with HIV.
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
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The stage in an infection that is characterized by relatively unnoticeable, or absent, symptoms of illness.
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asymptomatic
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A sexually transmitted disease caused by infection by a bacterium, for which the disease is named. . Often without symptoms, but a primary cause of pelvic inflammatory disease.
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chlamydia
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General term for treatment with at least three different anti-HIV drugs, from two different classes of drugs. The therapy of choice for HIV patients. HAART is a specific example of this type of treatment.
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combination drug therapy
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Physiological and morphological changes that occur in children born to women with active syphilis infection.
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congenital syphilis
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An externally visible symptom of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. The most easily recognized, external sign of HPV infection, although less than 1% of people infected with HPV develop this condition.
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genital warts
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A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
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gonorrhea
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A general term for inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection.
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hepatitis
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A sexually transmitted virus that causes liver inflammation. Can be prevented via immunization.
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hepatitis B virus (HBV)
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Either of two viruses that infect the skin and nervous system, causing recurrent outbreaks of blisters. Often transmitted by intimate contact.
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herpes simplex virus
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A multi-drug cocktail that suppresses HIV replication in the body and greatly extends the asymptomatic period of HIV infection. A type of combination drug therapy.
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highly active retroviral therapy (HAART)
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Characterized by the presence of HIV-antibodies in the blood.
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HIV positive
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The viral agent identified as causing the transmission and symptoms of AIDS.
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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Any one of a large number of viruses that cause warts. Several are sexually transmitted, and some are known to cause anal and cervical cancer.
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human papillomavirus (HPV)
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The practice of having only one sexual partner.
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monogamous
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Infectious diseases that occur only when a weakened immune system allows access.
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opportunistic infections
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Infection of the internal reproductive organs of a woman as the result of an untreated sexually transmitted disease.
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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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Bloodsucking insects that infest pubic hair. Commonly transmitted sexually.
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pubic lice
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A virus that contains RNA as its genetic material and that uses the enzyme reverse transcriptase to generate DNA upon infecting a cell.
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retrovirus
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The production of DNA by transcription of viral RNA.
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reverse transcription
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Any of a number of diseases caused by a sexually transmitted infection.
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sexually transmitted disease (STD)
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Infection by a bacteria, virus, or other organism that is transmitted by sexual activity.
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sexually transmitted infection (STI)
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A sexually transmitted disease caused by infection by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
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syphilis
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A sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis.
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trichomoniasis
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