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What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)? – Video
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- HIV is a retrovirus that impairs the body’s immune system.
- Over time, HIV can progress to AIDS, which is diagnosed with a CD4 count of less than 200.
- This video explains the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, stages, and the nursing care of HIV.
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