The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that infects the immune system. While HIV infection is a medically manageable chronic condition, if left untreated, it can cause a weakened immune system or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is the most advanced stage of the HIV infection and causes the immune system to become vulnerable to other infections. HIV can also be known … Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/aids/aids.pdf.

