Which Statements Are True Regarding the Development of HIV Symptoms

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true regarding the development of HIV symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Symptoms generally appear in the clinical latency stage.
• B)Symptoms are generally observable within 5 years of the initial infection.
• C)T cells levels, particularly those of memory T cells, progressively decrease.
• D)Untreated infected individuals may remain asymptomatic for up to10 years.
• E)Secondary lymphoid organs experience damage and resulting malfunction.

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