Barry Just Found Out His HIV Test Is Positive

question 53

Multiple Choice

Barry just found out his HIV test is positive. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Barry's positive HIV test means that he has AIDS.
• B) Looking back, Barry knows exactly when he got infected with HIV because the initial symptoms are markedly different than other STIs.
• C) Barry should seek treatment as soon as possible to slow progression of the disease.
• D) Barry's wife does not need to worry about getting infected since she is a heterosexual female.

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