The virus causes an immune deficiency by attacking a type of white blood cell that helps to fight infections.

病毒会攻击某种能帮助我们抵御感染的血液白细胞，从而导致免疫缺失。

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Scientists from the University of Hawaii are suggesting that the tarot be genetically modified to create a stronger plant less subject to the virus attacking it.

夏威夷大学的科学家建议，将塔罗树修改基因来长出一种更强壮的塔罗树，以更少受到病毒攻击的影响。

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That makes the antibodies useful weapons in attacking the virus' Achilles heel, and a potentially powerful target for an effective vaccine.

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He said 5-15% of patients may be functionally cured, meaning they no longer needed drugs, by attacking the virus soon after infection.

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The researchers said in those with severe disease, the body was responding as if it was attacking a virus, enabling the bacteria to remain hidden and replicate unchallenged within cells.

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