A client displays symptoms of fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, neurological changes and enlarged lymph nodes. The client thought they had the flu because they felt ill, then felt better over the last 5 years. However, this cycle of feeling tired has led to fever, fatigue, sore throat, and night sweats with a rash. The patient also has thrush. Which result indicates the causative agent of AIDS?

A. Isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
B. Presence of Candida albicans
C. High level of CD4 T cells
D. Detection of HIV antigen
E. Isolation of Herpes simplex from skin and mucous membrane ulcers.


Answer: D

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