What cells does HIV infect? Explain how HIV enters these cells HIV is a retrovirus. What do retroviruses do once they have entered a host cell?

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  • What cells does HIV infect?
  • Explain how HIV enters these cells
  • HIV is a retrovirus. What do retroviruses do once they have entered a host cell?

Why is there little to no immune response following infection by HIV?

  • Why is it difficult to diagnose?
  • What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
  • How does HIV lead to AIDS?
  • How is HIV transmitted?
  • There isn't a drug to cure HIV although drugs are used to keep the viral load low to prevent regression into AIDS. Explain how these drugs work.

 

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