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

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