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Write a short (1-2 sentences) note on the following: AIDS
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Solution
It is a viral disease caused by the virus called HTV (Human immuno deficiency virus) This virus makes the defence mechanism of the human body veiy weak. The immune system in the body as W.B.C. becomes weak. Thus the person catches the infectious diseases very easily. This disease spreads through sexual contact as one of the partner may be carrier of the disease. It may spread through the blood transfusion and infected syringes, blades of the barbers, it may infect the developing baby through the blood by the mother. It is very deadly disease
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