Mesoderm lining the coelom forms mesothelium. Separation of Peritoneal and Pleural Cavities: In the adult, peritoneal and pleural cavities are separated by the diaphragm. The diaphragm isformed by a septum transversum, paired pleuroperitoneal folds, and somatic mesoderm.
Myth: If Iâm diagnosed with HIV, my life is over. Fact: Having HIV does not automatically mean you have AIDS. Many years may pass before people with the virus feel ill or develop the disease. Many people now live long and active lives with HIV because of medical advancements.
HIV/AIDS. HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV attacks the immune system by destroying CD4 positive (CD4+) T cells, a type of white blood cell that is vital to fighting off infection. The destruction of these cells leaves people living with HIV vulnerable to other infections, diseases and other complications.