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The immune system of a person is supressed. He was found positive for a pathogen in the diagnostic test ELISA. 

(a) Name the disease, the patient is suffering from. 

(b) Which pathogen is identified by ELISA test? 

(c) Which cells of the body are attacked by the pathogen? 

(d) Suggest preventive measure 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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