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In patients with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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In patients with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).


  1. Neutrophils are more affected than lymphocytes.
  2. Total white cell count is a better indicator of progression than any subset of white cells.
  3. Host DNA is incorporated into the human immunodeficiency (HIV) virus.
  4. Occurrence in infancy results from transmission of infection rather than inheritance.
  5. There is increased risk of malignant tumours.

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 A. False  Lymphocytes are more involved than neutrophils with immunity.

B. False  The CD4 (or T4) count is a major indicator and falls markedly as AIDS progresses.

C. False  Viral reverse transcriptase incorporates viral RNA into host DNA.

D. True  In contrast to genetic immune disorders such as X-linked hypogammaglobulinaemia.

E. True  The normal immune system suppresses such tumours

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