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A complex network of specialized cells, tissues, and organs that recognize and defend the body from foreign substances, primarily disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. Organs and tissues of the immune system, called lymphoid organs, include the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and tonsils. Immune system cells include white blood cells, such as B lymphocytes (B cells), T lymphocytes (T cells), dendritic cells, and macrophages. HIV infection gradually destroys the immune system.
Industry:Health care
A condition in which lactic acid builds up in the blood. If left untreated, lactic acidosis can be fatal. Symptoms, if any, can include nausea, abdominal pain, muscle ache and weakness, and unintentional weight loss. Lactic acidosis may be caused by advanced HIV infection or antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
Industry:Health care
A condition in which the edge of the gums near the teeth become red and inflamed. Linear gingival erythema is common with HIV infection.
Industry:Health care
A condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. Autoimmune disorders may be caused by drugs used to treat opportunistic infections.
Industry:Health care
A cooperative group of institutions, investigators, and other collaborators organized to evaluate treatment for HIV-infected children, adolescents, and pregnant women, including treatment and prevention of coinfections; to develop and evaluate safe and effective approaches to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV; and to evaluate vaccines for the prevention of HIV transmission among adolescents. International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT) Group was formed through a merger of investigators, including investigators from the Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trials Group (PACTG).
Industry:Health care
A cytokine that prompts the immune system to make more B lymphocytes (B cells) and T lymphocytes (T cells). Laboratory-made interleukin-7 (IL-7) coupled with antiretroviral therapy (ART) is being studied as a potential treatment for HIV.
Industry:Health care
A cytokine that stimulates the growth and replication of immune cells, specifically B lymphocytes (B cells) and T lymphocytes (T cells). Laboratory-made interleukin-2 (IL-2) is used to treat certain cancers.
Industry:Health care
A decrease in blood flow to an organ or tissue of the body, usually due to a blocked artery.
Industry:Health care
A deficiency or abnormal decrease in the number of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell. Granulocytopenia may be caused by certain bone marrow diseases, chemotherapy, or certain drugs used to treat HIV and opportunistic infections.
Industry:Health care
A deficiency or abnormal decrease in the number of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell. Granulocytopenia may be caused by certain bone marrow diseases, chemotherapy, or certain drugs used to treat HIV and opportunistic infections.
Industry:Health care
