GCECivic EducationHIV/AIDS and Public Health2022

A person is said to have AIDS when HIV infection has progressed to the point where

Athe individual develops a persistent cough and fever
Bthe CD4 cell count falls below 200 cells per microlitre and opportunistic infections appearCORRECT
Cthe virus is detected in the bloodstream for the first time
Dthe individual begins antiretroviral therapy
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the most advanced stage of HIV infection, clinically defined when a person's CD4 count drops below 200 cells per microlitre of blood or when they develop one or more AIDS-defining opportunistic illnesses. A persistent cough or fever alone does not confirm AIDS, and the mere detection of HIV or commencement of treatment does not constitute AIDS.
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