HIV decreases natural immunity of body by

Options

(a) attacking T-lymphocytes
(b) attacking B-lymphocytes
(c) destroying antibodies
(d) destroying erythrocytes

Correct Answer:

attacking T-lymphocytes

Explanation:

After infection HIV starts to destroy the T- cells (T-helper lymphocytes) T. cells are very important for the immune system. In the early stage of infection, the decline in numbers of T. cells is observed.