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Gradual drop in CD4+ count

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Via unprotected sex, needle sharing, etc

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HIV binds to CD4+ receptors (on T-helper cells)

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High mutation rate - antigenic variation

Hides in latent reservior

Downregulates MHC molecules (limits recognition)

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Immune system loses coordination and memory function

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HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND)

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Chronic diarrhea

malabsorption

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Anemia

Thrombocytopenia

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Inflammation-related risks

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TB

Pneumocystis pneumonia

Candidiasis

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Reverse transcriptase converts RNA to DNA

Viral DNA integrates into host genome

Host cell produces new HIV virions

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Decrease in T-cell function

Decrease in macrophage activity

Decrease in Antibody production

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Activation of B-cell and cytotoxic T-cells

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Untreated HIV infection progresses to AIDS