The CDC Has Several Criteria to Defined the Wasting Syndrome

question 7

Multiple Choice

The CDC has several criteria to defined the wasting syndrome caused by HIV.Which one of the following is NOT included?

• A)Involuntary weight loss >10% of baseline body weight
• B)Chronic diarrhea,with 2 or more loose stools per day for ≥1 month
• C)Chronic weakness and documented fever for ≥1 month
• D)Chronic respiratory illness for 3 months or longer

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