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Because your immune system is literally at war with the virus that invaded it.

It's a good analogy because it accurately describes what is happening. The "invading" HIV virus goes on the attack and target specific blood cells called CD4 or T-helper cells. CD4 cells are crucial to your body's defense system. If they are compromised or destroyed, the body is left unable to protect itself from disease.

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