Which of the following is true of HIV?
1. The primary infection occurs 3 to 6 months after contracting the virus.
2. 90% of HIV-infected persons live about 5 years.
3. The incubation period in infants is longer.
4. Perinatally acquired AIDS cases have increased.
ANS: 2
It is true that 90% of HIV-infected persons live about 5 years.
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