What is acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
AIDS is an acquired defect of the body's immune system due to infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is associated with a CD4 count less than 200 cells/microliter and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms.
How do members experience acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)*
*Data from patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)*
*Data from patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 26 | |
| 40s | 27 | |
| 50s | 25 | |
| 60s | 30 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 96 | |
| Female | 28 |