Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome:
A) occurs in as many as 85% of HIV-infected individuals.
B) exists when T-helper lymphocytes are dangerously high.
C) most often occurs within 5 to 10 years of HIV infection.
D) is characterized by the presence of opportunistic infections.
Answer: D) is characterized by the presence of opportunistic infections.
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