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Q · Health and Disease medium · 45s
Which pathogen causes AIDS?
TopicHealth and Disease
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks immune cells leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), severely weakening host defense mechanisms.
Final Answer: Option A - HIV (virus)