HIV is an STI. What are the main direct effects on the body of HIV? 1 Reduced antibody production 2Reduction in red blood cells 3 Reduction in white blood cells 4 Reduced volume of blood plasma Which of these statements would be correct for HIV? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 4 C 3 and 4 D 1 and 3
"Immune dysregulation during HIV infection can increase anemia risk through red blood cell destruction (hemolysis) or ineffective red blood cell production", reduced antibody protection is self explanatory.