What Is Caused by a Virus That Primarily Infects a Specific

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is caused by a virus that primarily infects a specific subset of T lymphocytes,the CD4⁺ cells?

• A) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
• B) Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
• C) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
• D) Severe combined immunodeficiency disease

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