Multiple choice

Which of the following cells does HIV infect?

  1. Th cells

  2. B-cells

  3. Tc cells

  4. Phagocytes

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Explanation

HIV specifically targets and infects helper T cells (Th cells, or CD4+ T cells) by binding to the CD4 receptor on their surface. This targeted destruction leads to the progressive failure of the immune system.