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Hiv Helper T Cells Aids Person Immune System

HIV causes AIDS by progressively destroying helper T lymphocytes, critically impairing the immune system and leaving the individual vulnerable to fatal opportunistic infections.

HIV leads to AIDS by destroying helper T lymphocytes, severely weakening the immune system. This makes the body susceptible to opportunistic infections like pneumonia, which are the ultimate cause of death.

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Back HIV attaches helper T lymphocytes, an uninfected person has 800-1200 helper T cells per mm³ but a person suffering with aids has as lower as 200. Without sufficient number of helper T cells, the immune system cannot stimulate production of cytotoxic cells or B cells to produce antibodies. Patients dont die from HIV they die due to their weakened immune system that leads to diseases such as pneumonia

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