Managing HIV. Part 3. Mechanisms of disease. 3.2 How HIV produces immune deficiency.
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Abstract
Initially, the immune system controls HIV infection, but over time the virus depletes the population of CD4+ T cells and disturbs the homoeostasis and function of other cells in the immune system. Extensive destruction of the immune system eventually leaves the body defenceless.