The Loss of CD4 T-Helper Cells Leads to the Overt

Question

The loss of CD4 T-helper cells leads to the overt consequences of an HIV infection.

Accepted Answer

CD4 T-helper cells are critical for immune function and play a key role in the body's response to infectious agents. In the context of an HIV infection, the virus targets and infects CD4 T-helper cells, leading to their depletion over time. This loss of CD4 T-helper cells compromises immune function and leaves the body vulnerable to infections and other opportunistic illnesses, which are the hallmark consequences of HIV infection.