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HIV attacks and kills CD4 helper T cells.

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Which type of cell is destroyed by the AIDS virus?

The T-cells inside of your immune system are destroyed by AIDS


What is aids a result of?

AIDS result from a viral infection that destroys helper T cells


What is a type of infection in which the host cell bursts and is destroyed?

A type of infection where the host cell bursts and is destroyed is known as a lytic infection. This process is commonly associated with viruses that infect bacteria, known as bacteriophages, where they replicate inside the host cell until it bursts, releasing new viral particles to infect other cells.


What is an infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood?

HIV infection or AIDS is the disease, which you have infection by HIV virus, that attacks disease fighting cells in the blood.


What cell does Aids attack?

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) does not infect any cells of the body. AIDS is a diagnosis given to HIV+ patients when the exhibit certain clinical criteria. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV attacks the part of the body that fights disease, the cells associate with immune function. Over time, as HIV infection progresses, an HIV+ person is less able to fight disease.


What is the advanced stage of hiv infection?

Advanced stage of HIV infection is AIDS.


Which disease could result if many T cells are destroyed in this manner?

If many T cells are destroyed, the immune system may become severely compromised, leading to increased susceptibility to infections and diseases. This condition is known as immunodeficiency or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) when caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).


Will immunization be possible to prevent AIDS?

Immunization against HIV infection is not currently available. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS is prevented by treating HIV infection. When treating HIV infection, the goal is to increase the level of healthy immune cells while decreasing the patient's viral load. Scientists are continuing to search for effective vaccines for the AIDS virus. There are currently none that are near the end of the approval process.


Does AIDs occurs when HIV destroys the immune system?

Yes, AIDS is the end-stage of HIV infection. It occurs when HIV weakens the immune system.


Can aids effect your lungs?

you can get an infection in your lungs from having aids.


Does poverty cause aids?

no. infection with HIV causes AIDS.


What disease could result if many T-cells are destroyed in this manner?

If many T-cells are destroyed, it could result in a weakened immune system, leading to increased susceptibility to infections, autoimmune diseases, and certain cancers. This condition is known as immunodeficiency.