Which "factor" associated with syphilis infection has the greatest influence on increasing one's susceptibility to HIV?

a. Those who contract syphilis are likely engage in behaviors that will also expose them to HIV.
b. Syphilis is a precursor infection that eventually becomes HIV.
c. If you have sex with someone who has syphilis, they will most likely also have HIV.
d. The sores disrupt the skin and allow easier access to the HIV virus.


ANS: D

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