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Harm Reduction & AIDS

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http://www.info.gov.hk/aids/harmreduction/english/index4.htm  

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Description

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It is caused by a virus called Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The AIDS virus, HIV, attacks and kills certain white blood cells, thus gradually destroying the body's defence function.

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Review Date

9/11/2006