HIV/AIDS: Immune Evaders

The video discusses AIDS as a leading viral killer, highlighting its transmission through bodily fluids and its progression from HIV. HIV attacks the immune system by targeting T cells, leading to a compromised defense against infections. As a retrovirus, HIV integrates its RNA into host DNA, making it difficult to eradicate. The virus's rapid mutation complicates vaccine development, posing a significant scientific challenge.

What unique ability does HIV have that makes it a retrovirus?

Why is it challenging to create a vaccine against HIV?