Abstract
Initially, the immune system controls HIV infection, but over time the virus depletes the population of CD4+ T cells and disturbs the homoeostasis and function of other cells in the immune system. Extensive destruction of the immune system eventually leaves the body defenceless.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 166-171 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | The Medical Journal of Australia |
| Volume | 164 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Feb 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |