Pathophysiology
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ISBN: 9780323354813
Author: Jacquelyn L. Banasik PhD ARNP
Publisher: Saunders
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Chapter 12, Problem 3KQ
Summary Introduction
To describe: The way in which HIV infection leads to progressive immunodeficiency and AIDS.
Introduction: HIV is a human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in human beings. This virus attacks the immune system of the body, which specifically affects the T cells of the immune system. The T cells are responsible to fight off many infections and diseases.
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