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AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV. HIV enters the bloodstream and directly attacks certain cells that are designed to protect us from infection. The cells involved are called CD4+ or T-helper cells. These cells play a major role in preventing germs from hurting us. When these cells die or are killed off, our bodies lose the ability to fight infections. This is ultimately what causes people to get sick and even die.
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Is AIDS is caused by a virus that attacks complement enzymes?
AIDS is caused by HIV, a virus that infects and destroys lymphocytes. To the best of my knowledge, it does not have a direct effect on the complement enzymes.
AIDS is caused by HIV a virus that infects?
the immune system Helper T cells.... C for Plato users
AIDS is a virus?
AIDS is a syndrome. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
Which bacteria causes AIDS?
AIDS is caused by a virus, not a bacteria. It is the HIV virus.
AIDS is caused by?
A virus.
What bacterium causes AIDS?
AIDS is not caused by bacterium. It is caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
Is rabies a virus that infects bacteria?
i looked it up and it says that rabies is caused by a virus, the lyssa virus or the Rhabdo-virus.
Why do so many people in Africa have AIDS if it is an STD?
many men believe that having sex with a newborn baby will cure AIDS. This, of course, infects the baby with the HIV virus. many men believe that having sex with a newborn baby will cure AIDS. This, of course, infects the baby with the HIV virus.
Can I get common wart on my face?
Yes, warts are caused by a virus. If that virus infects the skin on your face then that is where you will get a wart.
What is the infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks the disease fighting cells?
AIDS is caused by the HIV virus, which attacks disease-fighting cells.
Is aids a bacterium?
AIDS is neither a virus nor bacterium; it is a syndrome (a series of conditions) caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This viral pathogen, which targets the cells of the immune system, often leads to the development of AIDS in HIV-positive people.
Is HIV bacterial?
No HIV is not bacteria or any other organism. HIV is a retrovirus. It infects the T helper cells of human, cause AIDS disease.No, it is a virus.No, it is not a virus.
