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Which cells in the body are targeted by HIV? red blood cells platelets B cells T cells
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Which cells in the body are targeted by HIV?

red blood cells

platelets

B cells

T cells

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The answer is CD4 T-cells
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T cells. When HIV arrives in the lymph nodes – around 24 to 48 hours after exposure – they activate other immune cells, such as CD4 t-cells, HIV's primary target.
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