Which of the following provides the best explanation as to why people do not immediately seek medical treatment when they first become ill with HIV?

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When HIV enters the body,it can cause a flu-like syndrome referred to as a primary infection or acute retroviral syndrome.This may go unrecognized.The symptoms are similar to flu or a bad cold including sore throat,lethargy,rash,fever,and muscle pain.An antibody test at this stage is usually negative.So the person or a medical provider may not recognize the illness as HIV.Thus,it is not worthwhile to be tested during this stage of the illness.

Which of the Following Provides the Best Explanation as to Why