Question

1. why is stage 2 of an hiv infection sometimes called the asymptomatic stage? the hiv stage has progressed to the aids stage. the infected person does not show symptoms of the infection. hiv antibodies have destroyed the virus in the lymph nodes. the cd4 count is lowest at this stage.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect because stage 2 of HIV is not AIDS stage. AIDS is a later, more severe stage.
• The second option is correct. In stage 2 (clinical latency), the virus is still in the body (replicating at low levels in lymph nodes, so third option is wrong) and CD4 count is not at its lowest (lowest in AIDS stage, so fourth option is wrong). People in stage 2 often have no or very mild symptoms.

Answer:

The infected person does not show symptoms of the infection.