A 39-year-old female with HIV infection has been characterized as a typical progressor by her care team and is experiencing an increase in her manifestations and health complaints as her CD4⁺count declines. Which of the following health problems would her care team most likely attribute to a cause other than her HIV? A) Her recent diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia B) Her esophagitis that has been linked to herpes simplex infection C) Her decreased bone density and recent fractures D) Her increasing confusion and disorientation

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While pneumonia, esophagitis, and cognitive deficits are all well-documented manifestations of HIV, changes in bone density are less likely to be a direct result of the virus.

A 39-Year-Old Female with HIV Infection Has Been Characterized as a Typical