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Which of the following is a consequence of the infection of Th cells by HIV?
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Susceptability to opportunistic infections
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HIV infects and destroys helper T cells (Th cells), which play a central role in coordinating the immune response. The loss of these cells severely weakens the immune system, making the body highly susceptible to opportunistic infections that a healthy immune system would easily fight off.