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Cause of Aids |
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The cause of AIDS is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The cause of AIDS includes the spread of the HIV virus via sexual intercourse, contaminated needles, or blood transfusion. Another cause of AIDS is through the transmission of the HIV virus via breast milk, factor VIII concentrates, or accidental inoculation from patient to a health care worker. The risk of HIV transmission by blood transfusion is approximately 1/500,000. There is approximately 1 to 2 million cases of HIV in United States. |
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