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It attacks the white blood cells.

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Q: How does HIV attack your immune system?
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What type of cell do HIV attack in the immune system?

HIV attacks Acquired Immune system.


What system of the body does the HIV attack?

Acquired Immune System


Can HIV infect the nervous system?

HIV does not infect the nervous system but affects it. Since HIV suppresses the immune system, pathogens can attack the nervous system. The virus does not directly attack the nerves.


Does HIV attack feet?

HIV attacks the immune system. This can have consequences for any part of the body but it is not specifically an attack on the feet.


Which system does hiv and aids attack?

HIV attacks the immune system. The name itself tells you when it is written in full form. HIV stands for Human immunodeficiency virus.


What type of cells does hiv attack in the immune system?

Helper T-Cells and Phgocytes.


Is HIV most likely to attack B cells?

No, it attacks the T-Helper cells which are critical in establishing and maximizing the capabilities of the immune system. This is why your immune system becomes weaker when you have contracted HIV/AIDS.


How would HIV kill you?

The HIV virus attacks the Immune system, disabeling its defenses and leaving you open to attack from other viruses.


Which system in the body does HIV damage?

Acquired Immune System or Adaptive immune System


What STD attacks the immune system?

The HIV virus attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS.


What system does HIV affecT?

HIV effects the non specific immune system that is Acquired Immune System.


Does AIDs occurs when HIV destroys the immune system?

Yes, AIDS is the end-stage of HIV infection. It occurs when HIV weakens the immune system.