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HIV infects cells in the central nervous system and the immune system. HIV's main target cell is the T helper lymphocyte. These cells play a crucial role in the immune system, by coordinating the actions of other immune system cells. A large reduction in the number of T helper cells seriously weakens the immune system

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HIV can infect a variety of immune cells such as CD4 + T cells, macrophages, and microglial cells.

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