When is an HIV-infected person most likely to receive an AIDS diagnosis?

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An HIV-infected person is most likely to receive an AIDS diagnosis only after the development of one of several serious diseases (e.g., wasting syndrome). A diagnosis of AIDS is made when the person's immune system is severely damaged, making them vulnerable to opportunistic infections and cancers that do not usually affect healthy people. This typically occurs when a person's CD4 count falls below 200 cells/mm³ or when they develop one or more AIDS-defining illnesses, such as Pneumocystis pneumonia or Kaposi's sarcoma. Therefore, option C is the most accurate choice.

When Is an HIV-Infected Person Most Likely to Receive an AIDS