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Viruses tend to be specialists. They zero in on a few particular types of cells in the body and move in. The human immunodeficiency virus is best known for targeting the T cells of the immune system. However, it can also attack cells of the brain, nervous system, digestive system, lymphatic system, and other parts of the body.
The immune system is made up of specialized cells in the bloodstream that fight off invading germs to keep the body healthy. The "T" cells (also referred to as "T4," "helper-T," or "CD4" cells) are the brains of the operation. These white blood cells identify invaders and give orders to soldier-type cells, which then battle various bacteria, viruses, cancers, fungi, and parasites that can make a person sick.
Like all viruses, the HIV is only interested in one thing: reproducing itself. Once it has attacked and moved into a T cell, it converts that cell into a miniature virus factory. Eventually there are so many new viruses in the cell that the T cell explodes, scattering the HIV back into the bloodstream. The virus then moves on to fresh T cells and repeats the process. Over time, the HIV can destroy virtually all of an infected person's T cells in this manner.
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What sensory organs does HIV affect?
HIV, if untreated, has the potential to affect all body organs.
How would bulimia affect the body if one is infected with HIV?
badly, it always does
What is the primary way that the human immunodeficiency virus HIV affect the body?
it attacks the immune system
Can herpes affect the heart?
Viral infections such as HIV can definitely affect and weaken the heart.
What does not affect the spread of HIV?
Casual contact, sweat, tears, feces, urine do not affect the spread of HIV.
What body system is most affected by hiv?
Your immune system. AIDS will make you more susceptible to other diseases, it will not directly affect any other body systems.
What happens when schwann cells are killed in the humman body?
the human body does not have the ability to receive or transmit neuron impulses any more. Hope this helps
Does a person with HIV poop alot?
HIV infection does not affect bowel movements.
How does hypothermia affect your body after alcohol consumption?
you get Attention Deficit disorder and that results in unprotected sexual intercorse. then that leads to HIV and then you die
Do you take HIV drugs after ecstasy?
Medical adherence is important when taking HIV medications. Street drugs may affect the way a person's body absorbs medicines or the way HIV medicines work. Its important to discuss other substances you may be using with your doctor or HIV specialty healthcare provider.
Can your own body give you HIV through pre-ejaculate or what?
No. HIV is only transmitted through body fluids from someone infected with HIV.
If i mastrubate person who is affect by HIV will affect AIDS?
by all means
