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World's 10 worst disease outbreaks ever

New Delhi: Diseases have been unwanted escorts throughout the march of human history. Still throughout history mankind has suffered the crippling and mortal effects of a ravaging disease brought on by any number of target

India TV News Desk Updated on: January 21, 2014 6:47 IST
1.   AIDS




 

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in humans, and similar viruses in other species (SIV, FIV, etc.).

The late stage of the condition leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors.

Although treatments for AIDS and HIV exist to decelerate the virus' progression, there is currently no known cure.  

 
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