HIV viruses, TEM
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HIV viruses, TEM
HIV viruses. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) particles. These particles are docking at a T-lymphocyte (white blood cell) just before infection. HIV infects cells that are crucial to the immune system. It instructs them to produce more viruses which bud off from the cell. Ultimately the cell is killed. With fewer T- lymphocytes, the patient becomes vulnerable to formerly harmless infections. This condition is known as AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Magnification unknown
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Disease Causing Docking Electron Micrograph Entering Hiv Virus Human Immunodeficiency Infecting Infectious Particles Pathogenic Pathology Syndrome T Cell Transmission Virions Virology Micro Biology
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate world of HIV viruses. In this coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM), we witness the crucial moment when these tiny particles dock at a T-lymphocyte, a white blood cell, just before infection occurs. HIV is notorious for targeting and infecting cells that play a vital role in our immune system's defense mechanism. Once inside the lymphocyte, it manipulates the cell to produce more viruses that eventually bud off and spread throughout the body. Tragically, this relentless cycle ultimately leads to the destruction of the infected cell itself. The consequences are dire as fewer T-lymphocytes remain in circulation, leaving patients vulnerable to infections that were once harmless. This devastating condition is known as AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Through an unknown magnification level, this mesmerizing image reveals not only the pathogenic nature of HIV but also highlights its ability to enter and infect host cells with precision. It serves as a reminder of both the complexity and destructive power of these microscopic entities. Science Photo Library has captured this extraordinary snapshot of virology and pathology intertwined—a visual testament to ongoing research efforts aimed at understanding and combating HIV/AIDS on a global scale.
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