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Actionking · Credits: 1858 My Scrapbook

The cells responsible for the entry of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into the CNS are

a.Microglia/macrophages
b.Astrocytes
c.Oligodendrocytes
d.Endothelial cells
e.schwann cells

suneet · Credits: 6840 My Scrapbook

Actionking · Credits: 1858 My Scrapbook

Hiya suneet!!!!
I have found the answer,

Microglia are the macrophages of the brain. They become infected with HIV and carry the virus into the CNS. The virus remains latent until a stimulus activates viral production. These cells are the most conspicuous elements of HIV-induced CNS Pathology . Infection,proliferation, and fusion of microglia/macrophages appear to be involved in the development of giant cell encephalitis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS) and other pathologies associated with neuronal damage in AIDS dementia. The CNS effect of AIDS are extensive as indicated by the fact that 90% of AIDS patients show abnormalities in the CSF , even in asymptomatic stages of the disease.

So the answer is A

suneet · Credits: 6840 My Scrapbook

thanx actionking

wondergirl · Credits: 13337 My Scrapbook

nice ques actionking

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