A patient with viral hepatitis develops hepatocyte apoptosis mediated by perforin and granzyme. Which cells are responsible?
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Correct answer: CD8+ T cells
CD8+ cytotoxic T cells induce apoptosis via perforin/granzyme pathways. They target virus-infected hepatocytes.
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