hiv and aids

hiv causes AIDS.

AIDS disrupt the immune system.

T-cells, the generals of the immune system, are white blood cells contaminated by AIDS.

T-cells chemically signal other immune cells to intervene against viruses.

Suddenly, the chain of command of the immune system stops working since tcells are impaired.

AIDS can be latent. A sleepy piece of DNA.

Reverse Transcriptase enzyme results in an ever-changing virus. Hence, hard to target.

Middle Ages, Black plague. 1/3 of Europe dies. Sub-Saharan Africa 20% of adults are infected. Children inherit HIV from birth.