aids AIDS 362.196 http://homosaurus.org/v2/HIVAIDS http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85002541 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDDRA/10052740 https://lgbt.wikia.org/wiki/AIDS RA643.75-RA643.86 362.196 979 2 QR201.A37 A syndrome resulting from the acquired deficiency of cellular immunity caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is characterized by the reduction of the Helper T-lymphocytes in the peripheral blood and the lymph nodes. Symptoms include generalized lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss, and chronic diarrhea. Patients with AIDS are especially susceptible to opportunistic infections (usually pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections, tuberculosis, candida infections, and cryptococcosis), and the development of malignant neoplasms (usually non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Kaposi's sarcoma). The human immunodeficiency virus is transmitted through sexual contact, sharing of contaminated needles, or transfusion of contaminated blood. A.I.D.S. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) AIDS (acquired immune-deficiency syndrome) RC606.5-RC606.65 AIDS (disease) An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993. HIV/AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome acquired immune-deficiency syndrome acquired immunodeficiency disease full-blown AIDS the 4H disease symptomatic HIV infection primary immunodeficiency syndrome gay-related immune deficiency glbtq Encyclopedia Project AIDS-related complex Carnal Knowledge: Baxter's Concise Encyclopedia of Modern Sex The Dictionary of Homophobia: A Global History of Gay & Lesbian Experience Routledge International Encyclopedia of Queer Culture Encyclopedia of Homosexuality Fantabulosa: A Dictionary of Polari and Gay Slang Encyclopedia of Prostitution and Sex Work, Vol. 1 Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States The Complete Dictionary of Sexology Cassell's Encyclopedia of Queer Myth, Symbol, and Spirit: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Lore Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms The Ultimate LGBT Glossary: all your questions answered The A – Z of Gender and Sexuality: From Ace to Ze Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) History LGBTQ America Today: An Encyclopedia Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History in America