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How does the immune system respond to the presence of HIV in the body?

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HIV attacks certain immune system cells in the body known as CD4 helper cell or T cell. HIV makes it harder for the body to fight off other infections.
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HIV attacks a specific type of immune system cell in the body. It's known as the CD4 helper cell or T cell. When HIV destroys this cell, it becomes harder for the body to fight off other infections. ... HIV destroys CD4 cells by using their replication machinery to create new copies of the virus
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