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What happens to the immune system of a person with HIV, and how may that infection develop into AIDS?

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HIV attacks the immune system, which also means your body cant defend if another bacteria/ virus is in the boidy (supressed immune system) 
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HIV targets helper T cells of immune system and makes the person immuno-compromised.

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AIDS refers to acquired immuno deficiency syndrome in which the patient exhibits weakened immune system. This makes him susceptible to get infected with other pathogenic or non-pathogenic infections. HIV targets helper T cells of immune system and makes the person immuno-compromised. The person with weakened immune system develops other infections, that is, AIDS.

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