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Describe the following:
(a) Describe the life cycle of HIV from the time of its entry into the human body till full blown AIDS sets in.
Describe the following:
(a) Describe the life cycle of HIV from the time of its entry into the human body till full blown AIDS sets in.
(a) Describe the life cycle of HIV from the time of its entry into the human body till full blown AIDS sets in.
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HIV attacks the immune system, specifically CD4+ Tcells, leaving the body vulnerable to infections.
Updated On: Jan 28, 2025
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Entry: HIV enters host cells (CD4+ Tcells) via surface receptors.
Reverse transcription: Viral RNA is converted into DNA by reverse transcriptase.
Integration: Viral DNA integrates into the host genome via integrase enzyme.
Replication: Host machinery synthesizes viral components.
Assembly and release: New viral particles are assembled and released, infecting other cells.
Progression to AIDS: Gradual destruction of CD4+ cells leads to weakened immunity and opportunistic infections, culminating in AIDS.
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