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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993

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Tom Curtis Accessions

 Collection
Identifier: UPWC-17058
Abstract

Archival inventory of the journalistic career of Tom Curtis.

Dates: 1959-2013