Which of the following abbreviations stands for the early stage of HIV infection?
a. PCP
b. AIDS
c. ANA
d. ARC
d
Explanation:
a. PCP: stands for "Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia"
b. AIDS: stands for "acquired immunodeficiency syndrome"
c. ANA: stands for "antinuclear antibody titer"
d. ARC: correct; stands for "AIDS-related complex"
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