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People infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an increased risk of dying from secondary infections. Which of the following best explains how HIV increases the danger of secondary infection?

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HIV destroys helper T cells

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The evading viruses destroys helper T cells or the CD4+ thus the body can no longer stop some infections. The secondary infections also called opportunistic infections are rampant with people who have AIDS. This is because helper T cells help fight against most infections in the body.

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