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In this study, we investigated the changes of innate and adaptive immune cells in macaque tonsils during chronic SIV infection. We found significantly higher frequencies of classical monocytes, CD3+CD56+ (NKT-like) cells, CD3<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup>CD4<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup>CD8<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> (DP), and CD161<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup> CD4 T cells in tonsils from chronic infected compared to na\u00efve animals. On the contrary, intermediate monocytes and CD3<jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup>CD4<jats:sup>-<\/jats:sup>CD8<jats:sup>-<\/jats:sup> (DN) cells were lower in chronic SIV-infected macaques. We further confirmed a recently described small B-cell subset, NKB cells, were higher during chronic infection. Furthermore, both adaptive and innate cells showed significantly higher TNF-\u03b1 and cytotoxic marker CD107a, while IL-22 production was significantly reduced in innate and adaptive immune cells in chronic SIV-infected animals. A dramatic reduction of IFN-\u03b3 production by innate immune cells might indicate enhanced susceptibility to EBV infection and potential transformation of B cells in the tonsils. In summary, our observation shows that the SIV-associated immune responses are distinct in the tonsils compared to other mucosal tissues. 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