Question

In an AIDS patient progressive decrease of

• A. Helper T cells
• B. Cytotoxic T cells
• C. Helper B cells
• D. Memory T cells

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Helper T cells

The progressive decrease of helper T cells is a hallmark of HIV-1 infection and a key factor in the development of AIDS. The CD4 cell count is a laboratory test that measures the number of helper T cells in the body. It's used to monitor the effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment (ART) and to stage the disease.