Cell infected with HIV, SEM C017 / 8338

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Cell infected with HIV, SEM C017 / 8338

Cell infected with HIV. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of HIV particles (orange) budding from the membrane of a host cell. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks CD4+ T-lymphocytes (specialised white blood cells), which are crucial in the bodys immune system. It enters the cell and makes many copies of itself, which then destroy the cell as they emerge through its membrane. This severely weakens the immune system, causing AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Magnification: x90, 000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Aids Budding Cell Membrane Cell Surface Colored Enveloped Exiting Host Cell Human Immunodeficiency Virus Immunological Immunology Infected Infection Leaving Leucocyte Leukocyte Lymphocyte Microbiology Particle Particles Pathogenic Propagation Reproducing Retrovirus Rna Virus Sexually Transmitted Spreading Syndrome T Cell Viral Virion Virions Virology Viruses White Blood Cell Microbiological Pathogen Virus

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intricate and devastating nature of HIV infection. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we witness a cell infected with HIV, its membrane teeming with orange particles - the very virus responsible for causing AIDS. HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, targets CD4+ T-lymphocytes, specialized white blood cells crucial to our immune system's defense mechanisms. Once inside the host cell, HIV replicates itself relentlessly until it reaches a critical mass that ruptures the cell membrane upon exit. This destructive process weakens the immune system significantly, leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). At an astonishing magnification of x90,000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide, this image highlights the sheer scale and complexity of viral propagation within our bodies. The viruses appear as vibrant orange buds emerging from their host cell's surface - a visual representation of their relentless spread throughout our biological systems. This SEM offers valuable insights into virology and immunology while serving as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS. It is through scientific research and understanding that we strive to develop effective treatments and preventive measures against such pathogenic threats. Photographed by NIBSC/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this image stands as a testament to both the power of microscopy in revealing hidden worlds and humanity's unwavering determination to combat deadly infections like HIV.

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