A diagnosis of AIDS:

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A diagnosis of AIDS is made when there is the presence of one or more certain diseases, regardless of when one tests positive for HIV. The diseases that qualify as AIDS are called opportunistic infections, meaning they usually do not affect individuals with healthy immune systems but take advantage of those with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS. The timing of the diagnosis does not depend on when one tests positive for HIV, but rather on the presence of these specific diseases.

A Diagnosis of AIDS