What is the mechanism by which the AIDS virus causes deficiency of immune system of the infected person?

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HIV first attacks macrophages and replicates inside these immune cells to release viral progeny. This is followed by an attack on T lymphocytes for the production of more viral progeny. The result is the destruction of macrophages and T lymphocytes making the person's immune system weak.

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