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Which immune cells are most often attacked in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?
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CD4 T helper cells: The CD4 t helper cells are reduced by HIV infection. The virus that causes aids also infects macrophage cells but the reduction in t helper cells is the most important indicator of HIV disease progression towards aids.
Answered 2/13/2015
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