MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781266808685
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 14, Problem 2CTQ
Summary Introduction

To determine:

One example of genetic variation that prevent the entry of HIV inside the host cell.

Concept introduction:

HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV virus is found in human blood, sexual fluids, and breast milk. HIV virus causes a disease known as AIDS (acquired immune deficiency virus). AIDS is a collection of various diseases that reduce the capability of immune system to fight back antigen.

There is no vaccine or cure against this disease. The HIV virus infects the host lymphocytes causing the weakening of the immune system and making it susceptible to other pathogens

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