Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body’s ability to fight infection and disease. HIV is a...

Acquired immunity

Acquired immunity is a type of immunity that is developed after exposure to a disease or an antigen. It is also known as adaptive immunity or specific immunity. There are two types of acquired immunity: Active immunity: This type of immunity is developed after a...