The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)targets mainly __________.

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HIV primarily targets and infects helper T cells, which are essential for coordinating the immune response to infections. As the virus replicates within the helper T cells and destroys them, the immune system becomes progressively weaker and more susceptible to opportunistic infections. HIV can also infect other immune cells, such as macrophages, but the depletion of helper T cells is the hallmark of HIV infection.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)targets Mainly __________