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Why does HIV infection disrupt an individual's entire immune function?


Why does HIV infection disrupt an individual's entire immune function?

It infects and kills CD4+ Th cells, which are the key regulatory cells of the immune system. Without those T cells, no other immune cells can be activated, destroying the immune system.

Because the HIV virus infects white blood cells, which are a major part of the body's immune response.

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