Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects and destroys CD4 cells. List the following events in the order in which they occur for a client who is HIV-positive
A) Virus invades helper T cell
B) Viral RNA converts with reverse transcriptase to viral DNA
C) Viral DNA integrates with host cell DNA.
D) Virus remains latent, or actively replicates.
E) Virus sheds protein coat.
Answer: A, C, D, E, B
The HIV virus gains entry into helper T cells, uses the cell DNA to replicate, interferes with normal function of the T cells, and destroys the normal cells.
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