What is the major cell infected by the AIDS HIV Virus?
Correct answer: D. T lymphocytes
- A. Lymphocytes
- B. Cancer cells
- C. Stem cells
- D. T lymphocytes
Explanation
HIV primarily targets a type of cell in the immune system called the CD4+ T cell. However, many types of these cells exist, and they are not all equally susceptible to infection by HIV HIV also affects central nervous system Option A,B and C are incorrect
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HIV is a retrovirus that infects CD4 T lymphocytes and gradually weakens immune function, while AIDS is the advanced syndrome caused by severe immune deficiency. Coverage includes viral transmission, replication, disease progression, opportunistic infections, diagnosis, prevention and the difference between HIV infection and AIDS.
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