HIV primarily attacks which type of immune cell?
Answer
CD4 T lymphocytes
HIV primarily attacks CD4 T lymphocytes, which help coordinate the body’s immune response. As these cells are damaged or depleted, the immune system becomes less able to fight infections.
| Category | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Other options in the game | CD8 T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, Natural killer cells |
| Source | NIH HIVinfo, The HIV Life Cycle |
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