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Define AIDS, its causative agent, and methods of prevention.
Define AIDS, its causative agent, and methods of prevention.
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AIDS is caused by the {HIV virus}, which damages the immune system and reduces the body's ability to fight infections.
Updated On: Mar 10, 2026
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