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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection leads to the development of AIDS. HIV destroy the body's capability to defend against infection by lowering our immune system. Over time the HIV infection will cause opportunistic infections to develop as the immune system gets weaker.

Top Resources on Long-Term Effects of HIV

• Mayo Clinic: Complications
• United State Department of Veteran Affairs: Are There Long Term Effects?
• Wikipedia: The Clinical Course of Infection
• U.S. National Institutes of Health (via WebMD): How HIV Causes AIDS
• UpToDate: Oppurtunistic Infections
• eMedicine Health: Outlook
• FamilyDoctor: What Happens After a Person Gets HIV?
• KidsHealth: How Does HIV Affect the Body?

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