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What is the body's initial reaction to the hiv virus?

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A study of the body's reactions to the HIV virus has led to new understanding of the immune system's fight against HIV. The discovery is an important step on the road towards the future development of new methods for treating HIV. read more

The body responds by producing HIV antibodies and killer T- cells which are special lymphocytes that seek out and destroy invading pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Two to four weeks after infection, the immune system launches an attack against HIV using these antibodies and killer T-cells, significantly reducing HIV level on blood. read more

Getting a tattoo or a piercing can also transmit the virus if the needles are not properly cleaned; this is also very rare. Sharing needles for intravenous drugs will transmit the virus. Since breast milk also contains the virus, a mother can pass the virus to a nursing baby. She can also transmit the virus during pregnancy or during birth. read more

How the body responds to HIV. When a person becomes infected with HIV the body responds by trying to eliminate the virus. This is the job of the immune system, and one way the immune system tries to get rid of viruses like HIV, is by making antibodies. read more

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