Which Statement BEST Describes the Spread of AIDS in the United

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the spread of AIDS in the United States?

• A) New AIDS cases have steadily increased since first being diagnosed in 1981.
• B) New AIDS cases peaked in 1996, then plummeted with the introduction of AZT and other drugs.
• C) New AIDS cases have steadily declined since they were first diagnosed in 1981.
• D) New AIDS cases generally decreased from 1993 until 2005 when they increased, peaking again in 2006.

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