The presence of ______ signifies a progression of HIV disease from asymptomatic to symptomatic and shifts a patient's diagnosis from HIV to AIDS.

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Opportunistic infections are a key indicator of the progression of HIV disease from an asymptomatic state to a symptomatic state, marking the transition in diagnosis from HIV to AIDS. These infections occur because the immune system is severely weakened, allowing for infections that wouldn't normally be a problem in someone with a healthy immune system.

The Presence of ______ Signifies a Progression of HIV Disease