Multiple choice general knowledge

What immune cells does the HIV infect?

  1. CD4+ T cells

  2. Macrophages

  3. dendritic cells

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

HIV infects CD4+ T cells (primary target), macrophages, and dendritic cells through CD4 receptors and co-receptors (CCR5, CXCR4). This multi-cell tropism explains the virus's ability to evade immune detection and establish reservoirs.

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