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86. HIV can replicate in the followingcells of the human bodya. Helper T cellsb. Kupffer cellsc. Neutrophilsd. All of the above |
Answer» <p>Answer is (a) helper T cells</p> <p>can u explain plis</p> <p>Within these bodily fluids, HIV is present as both free virus particles and virus withininfectedimmune cells. HIV infects vital cells in the human immune system such as helper T cells (specifically CD4+T cells), macrophages, and dendritic cells.</p> <p>The HIV virus attacks a type of white blood cellcalled T-helper cells (also called CD4 cells). These cells are important when it comes to having a healthy immune system as they help us fight off diseases and infections.</p><p>HIV cannot grow or reproduce on its own. Instead, it makes new copies of itself inside T-helper cells. This damages the immune system and gradually weakens our natural defences. This process of infected T-helper cells multiplying is called the HIV life cycle.</p><p>How quickly the virus develops depends on your overall health, how early you are diagosed and started on treatment, and how consistently you take your treatment. It’s important to know thatantiretroviral treatmentwill keep the immune system healthy if taken correctly, preventing the symptoms and illnesses associated with AIDS developing.</p><p>option A.</p> | |