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HIV does not infect the nervous system but affects it. Since HIV suppresses the immune system, pathogens can attack the nervous system. The virus does not directly attack the nerves.
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Does HIV initially infect cells of the nervous system?
HIV, the human immuno-deficiency virus, does not infect nerve cells, it infects white blood cells. (false)
HIV initially infects cells of the nervous system.?
HIV, the human immuno-deficiency virus, does not infect nerve cells, it infects white blood cells. (false)
What kind of cell does HIV infect?
HIV infects cells in the central nervous system and the immune system. HIV's main target cell is the T helper lymphocyte. These cells play a crucial role in the immune system, by coordinating the actions of other immune system cells. A large reduction in the number of T helper cells seriously weakens the immune system3
What do viruses that cause physical diseases infect?
It depends on what kind of virus. Viruses can infect any cell in the human body. Viruses such as HIV infect the immune system; air-born viruses, such as H1N1 or a cold, infect the respiratory system; neurological viruses, like rabies infect the brain (the virus is usually carried to it by peripheral nerves); and viruses like polio effect the nervous system, which can create paralysis.
Does hiv infect plants?
HIV does not infect plants. It affects humans.
What tissue of the body does rabies infect?
Rabies causes inflammation of the brain in human
Do you need to be infected to infect someone else with HIV?
Yes, that is correct. You need to be infected to infect someone else with HIV.
Does aids infect the circulatory system?
HIV infects the circulatory system (is carried in the blood and other bodily fluids). It weakens the immune system when the person develops full blown AIDS (as a result of contracting the HIV virus).
What did Jenner infect people with?
AIDs and HIV
What does polio infect in your bodies?
Polio infects the central nervous system in your body. At this part of the central nervous system, nerves go to the muscles. A person is paralyzed from this level of the cord down.
Does HIV effect the cells of the nervous system?
HIV does not directly affect the nervous system of a body. It does however create inflammation that causes complications for the nervous system. These can range anywhere from muscle tingling and numbness to neuralogical symptoms like forgetfulness, mood changes and anxiety. The nervous system controls the area where the brain stem attaches to the spinal column and it is estimated that up to 50% of AIDS sufferers in the US have these complications.
Does HIV infect the white men?
HIV is neither racist nor sexist. Equal risk for all.
