Question

A virus that causes a breakdown of the immune system, resulting in the inability of the body to fight infections is called:
a. aids.
b. chlamydia.
c. syphilis.
d. hiv. user: a virus that causes a breakdown of the immune system, resulting in the inability of the body to fight infections is called:
a. aids.
b. chlamydia.
c. syphilis.
d. hiv.

Answer 1

The answer is HIV. Hiv or human immunodeficiency is a virus that can weaken the body's immune system.  Infection with HIV causes a life-threatening illness called AIDS also as immunodeficiency syndrome.