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   ocr: AIDS Anshareird (acquired immune deticiencys syndrome) - to be causedby a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This virus attacks the immune system and therefore weakens the person's ability to fight infection. This means that he or she will develop,and may die of, diseases that a healthy person could easily fight - off.