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What are acquired diseases?give me examples of them and their cause.

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

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Acquired: Is a disorder that is not present at birth ( genetic or congenital). HIV is an acquired disease. You become infected with the virus and develop the disease.

Answered 1/29/2016

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