What is AIDS? Name the causative organism for AIDS. Write any one medium through which the virus is transmitted. [3 MARKS]

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1. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a life-threatening condition which damages the body's immune system due to which its ability to fight against infections gets affected.

2. AIDS is caused by Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

3. The virus can be transmitted through sexual contact with a person infected with HIV.

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