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AIDS
A disease caused by a retrovirus, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), and characterized by failure of the immune system to protect against infections and certain cancers.
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AIDS Clinical Trials Group
A set of about 50 research centers around the country where federally funded drug trials are conducted.
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AIDS-related complex
(ARC) A condition caused by HIV in which the person is positive for HIV and has clinical symptoms not generally as severe as those of AIDS.
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AIDS-Related Complex
(ARC) A condition caused by HIV in which the person is positive for HIV and has clinical symptoms not generally as severe as those of AIDS.
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Amphotericin B
A drug used to treat fungal infections, including candidiasis (thrush).
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amphotericin B
A drug used to treat fungal infections, including candidiasis (thrush).
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antibiotic
A drug used to combat bacterial infection by killing bacteria or slowing their growth.
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antibody
A substance in the blood formed in response to invading disease agents such as viruses, fungi, bacteria, and parasites. Usually antibodies defend the body against invading disease agents, however, the [..]
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antibodies
Proteins produced by plasma cells in response to a specific foreign organism. These proteins in the blood tag, destroy, or neutralize bacteria, viruses, or other harmful toxins.
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antigen
An invading substance that may be the target of antibodies.
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