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A male patient presents to the clinic with a history of recurrent infections and unexplained weight loss over the past few months. He reports having unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple partners in the past and a history of intravenous drug use. Physical examination reveals oral thrush, generalized lymphadenopathy, and a low-grade fever. An infectious agent is believed to be the cause of his symptoms. Which is the key cell that is killed by this infectious agent?

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Description: a male patient presents to the clinic with a history of recurrent infections and unexplained weight loss over the past few months he reports having unprotected sexual intercourse with multip 17464

          A male patient presents to the clinic with a history of recurrent infections and unexplained weight loss over the past few months. He reports having unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple partners in the past and a history of intravenous drug use. Physical examination reveals oral thrush, generalized lymphadenopathy, and a low-grade fever. An infectious agent is believed to be the cause of his symptoms. Which is the key cell that is killed by this infectious agent?

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08/04/2023

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A male patient presents to the clinic with a history of recurrent infections and unexplained weight loss over the past few months. He reports having unprotected sexual intercourse with multiple partners in the past and a history of intravenous drug use. Physical examination reveals oral thrush, generalized lymphadenopathy, and a low-grade fever. An infectious agent is believed to be the cause of his symptoms. Which is the key cell that is killed by this infectious agent?