Figure 5. Immune Response to Acute HIV Infection

The initial CD8 cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response correlates with subsequent progression of HIV disease. Those patients with strong CD8 cytotoxic T-lymphocyte responses characteristically have a lower set point and a more delayed progression of their HIV disease. This figure is modified from Walker BD, Goulder PJ. AIDS. Escape from the immune system. Nature. 2000;407:313-4. Reproduced with permission from Nature. Copyright © 2000 Nature.

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