Is HIV a symptom of any other illness?

HIV is human immunodeficiency virus. HIV advances into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This can happen eight to ten years after acquiring the virus. HIV makes you more susceptible to viruses, fungal infections, pneumonia, and certain forms of cancer.

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HIV is human immunodeficiency virus. HIV advances into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This can happen eight to ten years after acquiring the virus. HIV makes you more susceptible to viruses, fungal infections, pneumonia, and certain... More
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:

HIV, or human deficiency virus, is the virus that causes AIDs (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). There are many symptoms of AIDS, but HIV is not a symptom; it is the cause.
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HIV, or human deficiency virus, is the virus that causes AIDs (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). There are many symptoms of AIDS, but HIV is not a symptom; it is the cause. More