Question

People infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an increased
risk of dying from secondary infections. Which of these best explains how HIV
increases the danger of secondary infection?
A HIV produces antigens that damage red blood cells
B HIV adds genetic material from harmful microbes.
C HIV destroys helper T cells
D HIV consumes beneficial microbes in the body

Answer 1

C. HIV destroys Helier T cells
This makes it harder for our body to fight off other infections.
HIV basically hijacks the white blood cells (T-cells) n use it to reproduce itself.