Which type of cell is severely depressed in AIDS patients?
A)cytotoxic T-cells
B)helper T-cells
C)B-cells
D)plasma cells
E)suppressor T-cells

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AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which specifically attacks and destroys CD4+ T cells, also known as helper T cells, in the immune system. The loss of these cells severely impairs the immune system's ability to fight off infections and diseases, leading to the opportunistic infections commonly associated with AIDS.

Which Type of Cell Is Severely Depressed in AIDS Patients