The _____ stage of HIV infection is characterized by multisystem disease and infections,which can occur in almost every bodily system.

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The symptomatic HIV infection stage is also known as the clinical latency stage or the asymptomatic stage. During this stage, the immune system is damaged, and the virus can be active and causing harm to the body's organs and tissues. This stage can last for several years and is characterized by the onset of opportunistic infections and other complications. This is followed by the progression from HIV to AIDS.

The _____ Stage of HIV Infection Is Characterized by Multisystem