Peter has a viral sexually transmitted disease called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). When the HIV virus became active, it selectively attacked a key component of hisimmune system called _____, which mobilize other immunecells to fight off diseases and infections.

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The HIV virus attacks and infects CD4 positive helper T cells, which play an important role in mobilizing other immune cells to fight off diseases and infections. As a result of the virus selectively attacking and killing these cells, the immune system becomes weakened and unable to fight off infections effectively, leading to the development of AIDS.

Peter Has a Viral Sexually Transmitted Disease Called Acquired Immune