Which of the following best describes HIV?
AA bacterium that destroys red blood cells
BA virus that attacks the immune systemCORRECT
CA fungus that causes respiratory infections
DA parasite that lives in the digestive tract
GCECivic EducationHIV/AIDS and Public Health2024
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that specifically targets and destroys CD4 cells (T-helper cells), which are critical components of the immune system. As the immune system weakens, the body becomes vulnerable to opportunistic infections. HIV is not a bacterium, fungus, or parasite.
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