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Why does HIV attack T cells

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Answer:

The reason HIV attacks T cells are because T cells produce antibodies that kill HIV.

Explanation:

Your white blood cells help to fight off infection, The reason HIV attacks T cells are because T cells produce antibodies that kill HIV. Its like a battle between the two. HIV wants to stay there and T cells are trying to get rid of it so T cells are HIV main target.

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