Lee comes to the clinic with flu-like symptoms and general malaise. Upon testing, it is noted that he has a Pneumocystis carinii infection. You might expect the physician to order further tests to rule out which of the following conditions?
A. Gonorrhea
B. Syphilis
C. AIDS
D. Herpes simplex
E. Testicular cancer
C. AIDS
Signs and symptoms of AIDS include flu-like symptoms and frequent opportunistic infections by organisms like Pneumocystis carinii. A T-cell count should be performed; if it is low, Lee may have HIV/AIDS.
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