Aids Virus Budding From T-lymphocyte Tem
by Oliver Meckes EYE OF SCIENCE
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Aids Virus Budding From T-lymphocyte Tem
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Oliver Meckes EYE OF SCIENCE
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AIDS virus. Colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of an AIDS virus (red/green) budding from the surface of a T-lymphocyte white blood cell. AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is a fatal disease caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The virus particles attack T-lymphocytes, stealing their genetic machinery, thereby forcing them to produce more copies of the virus. The new virus particles then erupt from the cell to infect other T-lymphocytes. As these are a vital part of the immune system, the disease severely weakens immunity, making victims susceptible to seemingly harmless infections.
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May 19th, 2021
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