Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000152",
  "term": "Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The final and most severe stage of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, characterized by a profound suppression of the immune system. This condition leaves individuals highly susceptible to opportunistic infections and certain cancers. Diagnosis is typically based on a low CD4+ T cell count and the presence of specific opportunistic illnesses.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "CD4+/CD25+ T cell",
    "human immunodeficiency virus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1116 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/acquired-immunodeficiency-syndrome/"
}