Which of the following factors contributes to the high incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS among older adults?
A) Health care providers often overlook the possibility of HIV/AIDS in older adults.
B) Older adults have an atypical presentation of HIV/AIDS.
C) Treatment options for HIV/AIDS are often not feasible in older adults due to their impact on the immune system.
D) A low CD4+ is a common age-related finding, making diagnosis of HIV/AIDS difficult in older adults.
A
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Many health care providers do not recognize the possibility of HIV/AIDS in their older patients. Older adults do not have an atypical presentation. A low CD4+ count is not normal and treatment is an option for elderly persons with AIDS.
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