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Are there any genetic diseases that mimic the pathogenesis of hiv/aid?

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Severe combined : Immunodeficiency. Scid is associated with profound loss of immune response and has a superficial resemblance to aids.

Dr Bonuel agreed

Answered 3/23/2013

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