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5. Which determines the onset of AIDS?
a very high number of helper T cells in the blood
a persistent fever along with weight loss
O a fungal infection
O a very low number of helper T cells in the blood

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The onset of AIDS occurs when there is:  a very low number of helper T cells in the blood; option D

What is AIDS?

AIDS is a sexually transmitted infected which is caused by infection with the HIV virus. AIDS means acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

The HIV virus or human immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus which attacks and destroys the immune system which then results in the symptoms of AIDS.

The helper T cells are responsible for fighting and destroying invading foreign pathogens in the body.

The HIV virus attacks and destroys the helper T cells. When the number of helper T cells in the body becomes very low, this marks the onset of AIDS.

In conclusion, the HIV virus destroys the helper T cells leading to AIDS.

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