Which of the following statements about HIV is correct?

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A) The virus infects cells carrying the CD4 receptor, which are primarily T-helper cells, macrophages, dendritic cells, and monocytes.

B) After infection, the viral DNA can integrate into the host genome and remain dormant in some cells (called "latent reservoirs") for years, making eradication of the virus very difficult.

C) HIV causes damage to the immune system by directly infecting and killing CD4 T-cells, which leaves the body vulnerable to opportunistic infections and cancers.

D) Patients with HIV may die from opportunistic infections, such as pneumocystis pneumonia, tuberculosis, fungal infections, and certain types of cancer. In addition, HIV infection can progress to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which is characterized by severe immune system depletion and increased susceptibility to deadly infections.

Therefore, all of the above statements are correct.

Which of the Following Statements About HIV Is Correct