Which of the following cells are infected in case of HIV infection?

T_{H}

-cells

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Macrophages

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C D_{4}^{+}

cells

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above
HIV is a human immunodeficiency virus. When a person is infected by the HIV, it causes HIV infection. It affects the immune system of the body. It infects cells of the human immune system, such as helper T (T $_{H}$ ) cells (CD $_{4 +}$ T cells), macrophages and dendritic cells. Due to this, it is difficult for the body to fight off other infections.
Thus, the correct answer is 'All of the above.'

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