KROK 1 Stomatology 2015 – Question 146 · KROK (Dentistry)

A patient consulted an immunologist about diarrhea, weight loss within several months, low-grade fever, enlarged lymph nodes. The doctor suspected HIV infection. What immunocompetent cells must be studied in the first place?

  1. A. Helper T-lymphocytes
  2. B. B-lymphocytes
  3. C. Monocytes
  4. D. Suppressor T-lymphocytes
  5. E. Plasma cells
Hint

Recall which surface molecule HIV uses to enter cells and which lymphocyte population carries it.

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