Immunology of HIV/AIDS, STDs & STIs

The best defence for human body against any type of disease or infection is its own immune system. HIV is stopped by the elemental defences of our body. HIV can’t penetrate unbroken skin. It can only transmit through the exchange of body fluids. Sexual intercourse is the most common mode of HIV transmission. Blood transfusion can also cause HIV infection. HIV can also transmit from the mother to her child in the time of pregnancy or birth or during breastfeeding. HIV is a member of the retrovirus family. HIV attacks the CD4 cells and T cells, eventually destroying these cells and increasing Virus replication. As a result of the destruction of memory cells the immune system is unable to defend itself thus leaving the body vulnerable to opportunistic infections.

  • Immune System Response to viruses
  • Neutralizing Antibodies at Mucosal Surfaces
  • Cellular Immunity

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