HIV directly attacks the immune system by invading and destroying a type of lymphocyte called the

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HIV specifically targets and destroys CD4 cells, which are an essential component of the immune system's response to infections. The destruction of these cells weakens the immune system and leaves the body vulnerable to other opportunistic infections. Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme used by HIV to convert its RNA into DNA, while B cells produce antibodies.

HIV Directly Attacks the Immune System by Invading and Destroying