The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Targets

Question

The human immunodeficiency virus targets:
A) lymph nodes.
B) all white blood cells.
C) helper T cells.
D) bone marrow cells.

Accepted Answer

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) targets and specifically attacks helper T cells, which play a crucial role in the immune system's response to infections. This leads to a weakening of the immune system and a higher susceptibility to opportunistic infections. HIV does not target all white blood cells or bone marrow cells, although it can also infect macrophages and dendritic cells found in lymph nodes, which can further spread the infection.