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Is hiv an autoimmune disease?

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HIV: This is a viral infection which destroys T4 lymphocytes and by doing so destroys the body's immunity. It is not an autoimmune disease, but rather an infection.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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