AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a chronic, life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that interferes with the body's ability to effectively fight off viruses, bacteria and fungi that cause disease. Learn about AIDS symptoms, treatments, and diagnosis in this video on health and diseases.
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- Avoid getting the infection
- Use aggressive therapy when infected
- Contact a doctor immediately
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Dr. Justin Davis is one of San Francisco's finest house call specialist physicians, providing house calls and office visits to the Bay Area since 2005. While trained in modern medicine, Dr. Davis also deeply appreciates cultural anthropology, the natural sciences and philosophy, all of which he integrates with his medical practice. Dr. Davis received his medical degree from the University of Florida and completed his family practice residency at Lehigh Valley Family Practice. He has also lived, studied and traveled abroad extensively, including one year in Beijing, China, where he studied and practiced the principles of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
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