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The following are some well-known abbreviations, which have been used in this chapter. Expand each one to its full form : (a) MALT (b) CMI (c) AIDS (d) NACO (e) HIV Full Form of AIDS AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Understanding AIDS - AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, where the immune system becomes severely weakened and unable to fight off infections and certain cancers. AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome) is human immunodeficiency syndrome, a series of diseases caused by human immunodeficiency virus or HIV. It may also be referred to as HIV disease or HIV infection. The causative agent of AIDS is HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The disease can be transmitted by the following means: Sexual intercourse. Contaminated blood transfusions. Mother to child transmission. Injection needles.