What is caused by a virus that primarily infects a specific subset of T lymphocytes,the CD4⁺ cells? A) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome B) Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) C) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) D) Severe combined immunodeficiency disease

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AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus,which primarily attacks the CD4⁺ T cells.Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome,ITP,and severe combined immunodeficiency disease are not viral illnesses.

What Is Caused by a Virus That Primarily Infects a Specific