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The immune system of a person is suppressed. He was found positive for a pathogen in the daignostic test ELSIA.
(a) Name the disease, the patient is suffering from.
(b) Which pathogen is identified by ELSIA test?
© Which cells of the body are attacked by the pathogen?
(d) Suggest preventive measures of the infection.

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(i) AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome)
(ii) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
(iii) Helper T-cells, macrophages, B-lymphocytes.
(iv)Preventive measures:
(a) People should be educated about AIDS transmission.
(b) Disposable needles and syringes should be used.
(c) Sexual habits should be changed immediately.
(d) High-risk groups should be discouraged from donating blood.
(e) Routine screening may be done.
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