Question

question 70 (1 point)
francisco just found out his hiv test is positive. which of the following statements is
true?
a) as he is unaware of having experienced any particular symptoms of hiv
infection, it is likely that he was infected many years ago and his immune
system overcame the infection.
b) franciscos positive hiv test means that he has aids.
c) franciscos wife does not need to worry about getting infected since she is a
heterosexual female.
d) new drug therapies should allow francisco to significantly slow progression
of the infection.

Explanation:

• Option A: The immune system does not "overcome" HIV. Once infected, the virus remains in the body.
• Option B: A positive HIV test means one has HIV. AIDS is a late - stage of HIV infection (when CD4 cell count is very low and/or certain opportunistic infections occur).
• Option C: Heterosexual females can get HIV from an infected partner (e.g., through unprotected sexual intercourse).
• Option D: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a new drug therapy that can slow the progression of HIV infection by suppressing the virus.

Answer:

D. New drug therapies should allow Francisco to significantly slow progression of the infection.