A virus called HIV causes a syndrome called Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). What does AIDS mean to children? The Kiddle encyclopedia explains; Acquired means that people are not born with the disease. They are infected with the HIV virus. Immune or Immuno- talks about the immune system. The immune system is the part of the body that fights off disease. Deficiency means not enough. An immuno-deficiency is where the immune system… Continue reading What is AIDS?