Infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) typically ________.
A) kills macrophages and CD4+ T cells
B) eliminates all T cells initially
C) leads to an immediate decrease in the number of HIV particles in the blood
D) alters mitochondrial but not genomic DNA sequences
E) attacks B cells but not T cells

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HIV infects and kills macrophages and CD4+ T cells, leading to a decline in immune function and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections.

Infection with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Typically ________