Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

HIV infects primarily vital cells in the human immune system such as

  1. Helper T cells (CD4+ T cells)

  2. Macrophages

  3. Dendritic cells

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

HIV specifically targets and destroys CD4+ T cells (helper T cells), which coordinate immune responses. It also infects macrophages and dendritic cells, which serve as reservoirs and transport the virus. All three cell types are crucial in HIV pathogenesis.

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