Which of the Following Statements About AIDS Is TRUE

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about AIDS is TRUE?

• A) An infected person immediately develops AIDS-related complex (ARC).
• B) The median time for the development of full-blown AIDS is around 3 to 5 years.
• C) The death rate from AIDS declined 80% since 1990.
• D) The current successful treatment of AIDS is the result of highly active antiviral therapy (HAART), which eliminates the virus.

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