HIV particle, illustration

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Illustration of a HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particle. The viral surface is covered with glycoproteins that facilitate its entry into white blood cells such as macrophages, which are key components of the immune system. Once inside the cell, the virus replicates itself, leading to the destruction of the cell as the new copies emerge through its membrane. This process weakens the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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Photo credit: © RUSSELL KIGHTLEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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