... infection and suppress multiplication of abnormal cells, such as cancer. It affects the immune system, including special blood cells (lymphocytes) and cells of the organs (bone marrow, spleen, liver and lymph glands). These cells manufacture antibodies to protect against disease and cancer. AIDS is a secondary immunodeficiency syndrome resulting from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. AIDS is defined as the most severe form of ... , coming in contact with insects, animals, donating blood, coughing or sneezing ("Q&A's", uiuc, Internet, 2002, 1-2). When people contract the HIV/AI...

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