HIV adversely affects

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HIV primarily targets and affects the immune system, specifically the macrophages and T helper cells. Macrophages are responsible for engulfing and destroying foreign substances, including viruses, while T helper cells help coordinate and activate the immune response. The destruction of these cells by HIV leads to a weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and cancers. HIV does not directly affect red blood cells or nerve cells.

HIV Adversely Affects