Eric recently introduced his partner,John,to his friends at a party.Though they were extremely happy together,John grew concerned that Eric often took ill,especially late into the night,and experienced no relief despite the medications for his persistent cough and frequent bouts of fever.John's fears grew even more intense when the doctor detected swollen lymph nodes and substantial weight loss in John.From the scenario,we can infer that Eric is likely suffering from
A)genital warts.
B)gonorrhea.
C)syphilis.
D)AIDS.

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The symptoms described in the scenario - persistent cough, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and substantial weight loss - suggest that Eric may be suffering from a serious illness that weakens his immune system, such as AIDS. The other options (genital warts, gonorrhea, and syphilis) do not typically cause such symptoms.

Eric Recently Introduced His Partner,John,to His Friends at a Party