A new patient presents at the clinic with the following history: a CD4 cell count of 400 cells/ul, generalized lymphadenopathy, and a positive HIV test 8 years ago. Based on this information, you would know that the patient is in the phase of the HIV infection? a. Latent phase b. Overt AIDS phase c. Primary infection phase d. Seroconversion phase

A new patient presents at the clinic with the following history: a CD4 cell count of 400 cells/ul, generalized lymphadenopathy, and a positive HIV test 8 years ago. Based on this information, you would know that the patient is in the phase of the HIV infection? a. Latent phase b. Overt AIDS phase c. Primary infection phase d. Seroconversion phase

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter17: Anti-infective Drugs

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12CRQ

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