B. r.... on Instagram: "HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a retrovirus that attacks the body's immune system. It's characterized by its RNA genome, which it converts to DNA within the host cell using reverse transcriptase. This viral DNA is then integrated into the host cell's DNA, allowing the virus to replicate and spread. HIV primarily infects CD4+ T lymphocytes, which are crucial for immune system function. This infection can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) if left un