Francisco Just Found Out His HIV Test Is Positive

question 59

Multiple Choice

Francisco just found out his HIV test is positive.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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

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