What marker is most closely related to disease progression in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients?
a. CD3
b. CD4
c. CD8
d. CD10
ANS: B
Progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection into AIDS is accompanied by a decrease in the number of CD4-positive cells (TH).
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indirect DR capture direct DR capture AEC CR
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).