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Do t cells protect you from HIV?
No
Can hepatitis B cause HIV or AIDS?
No. Hepatitis B and HIV are two different viruses. One does not cause the other.
Is HIV most likely to attack B cells?
No, it attacks the T-Helper cells which are critical in establishing and maximizing the capabilities of the immune system. This is why your immune system becomes weaker when you have contracted HIV/AIDS.
What are b-cells and how important are they?
B cells are part ofour immunity.The effect of absence of B celle can be observed in terminal hiv patients.
True or False HIV replicates itself inside B-cells.?
Nope, T helper cells are HIV's target cells.
HIV causes AIDS by attacking and destroying?
Helper T cells :b
How does aids attack?
HIV "attacks" the cells in the immune system that dehibilitate their ability to fight infections and protect organs.
How does HIV reduce reduce your ability to fight infection?
HIV reduces your ability to fight infection because it attacks your CD4+ also know as your T-cells. Your body is at a constant struggle to keep your body healthy by fighting against infections. The T-cells are like the Generals in this war. They tell other soldiars (B-cells,) whats to do in this war against HIV and other infections. HIV enters the T-cells, and become "HIV factories". More HIV is released into the bloodstream to enter more T-cells. Eventually, the T-cells die, and HIV starts winning the war. Your immune system doesn't work anymore because there aren't Generals (T-cells) telling the soldiers what to do.
Do birth control pills protect against HIV?
No, birth control pills DO NOT protect against HIV
Can HIV cells be found in plants?
HIV cells are not found in plants. Forms of the HIV virus only exist in Primates and Felines.
A patient has HIV and therefore a weakened immune system. which of the following precaution measure would best protect the patient from common bacteria?
A patient of HIV has a weakened immune system because the virus kills the red blood cells. It is therefore important for HIV patients to protect themselves from bacteria by seeking medical help regularly.
HIV weakens the immune system by killing?
HIV weakens the immune system by killing the cells that help to protect against viruses. The HIV virus will make copies of itself throughout the body if treatments have not been used yet to help eliminate the virus.
