Determine immunodeficiency presented by aids patients, Biology

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What is the cause of the immunodeficiency presented by AIDS patients?

The cause of the immunodeficiency shown by AIDS patients is the destruction of CD4 T helper lymphocytes by the HIV. With this destruction the immune system becomes impaired and the body cannot defend itself against many diseases that normally do not develop in immunocompetent people.

 


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