Which statements are true regarding the development of HIV symptoms?
a. Symptoms generally appear in the clinical latency stage.
b. Symptoms are generally observable within 5 years of the initial infection.
c. T cells levels, particularly those of memory T cells, progressively decrease.
d. Untreated infected individuals may remain asymptomatic for up to10 years.
e. Secondary lymphoid organs experience damage and resulting malfunction.
Answer:
c. T cells levels, particularly those of memory T cells, progressively decrease.
d. Untreated infected individuals may remain asymptomatic for up to10 years.
e. Secondary lymphoid organs experience damage and resulting malfunction
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