A patient has just been told by his physician that he is HIV-positive. He asks the nurse, "When will I get AIDS?" The nurse's response should be
a. "Most people get AIDS within 3 to 12 weeks after they are infected with HIV."
b. "Don't worry. You may never get AIDS if you eat properly, exercise, and get plenty of rest."
c. "It varies with every individual, but the average time is 8 to 10 years from the time a person is infected, and some go much longer."
d. "You can expect to develop signs and symptoms of AIDS within 6 months."
C
A typical progressor of HIV has a period of relative clinical latency, occurring immediately after the primary infection, that can last for several years. Long-term nonprogressors remain symptom-free for 10 years or more.
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