Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a serious and often fatal condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The syndrome is characterized by a severely weakened immune system (immunosuppression), which makes an untreated individual vulnerable to numerous opportunistic infections.
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An individual diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has a T-cell count of 500 cells/μL and is asymptomatic. A second individual, also diagnosed with the virus, has a T-cell count of 150 cells/μL and has recently developed a rare form of pneumonia. Which statement best analyzes the difference between these two individuals?
Clinical Scenario: Immune System Decline