Which of the Following Immune Cells are the Primary Targets

Question

Which of the following immune cells are the primary targets of HIV?
A) B cells
B) Dendritic cells
C) Macrophages
D) T cells

Accepted Answer

HIV primarily targets and infects CD4+ T cells, which are a type of immune cell responsible for coordinating the immune response against infections. This ultimately leads to the progressive destruction of the immune system and development of AIDS. While HIV can also infect other immune cells such as macrophages and dendritic cells, these cells are not considered to be the primary targets of the virus. B cells, which are responsible for producing antibodies, are not direct targets of HIV and can actually play a protective role in controlling the virus.