A client displays symptoms of fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, neurological changes and enlarged lymph nodes.The client thought they had the flu because they felt ill, then felt better over the last 5 years.However, this cycle of feeling tired has led to fever, fatigue, sore throat, and night sweats with a rash.The patient also has thrush.Among various blood tests, which result is the causative agent of AIDS?

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A positive level of HIV antigen in the blood test confirms the presence of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which is the causative agent of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The symptoms described by the client are consistent with advanced stages of HIV infection, which may progress to AIDS if left untreated. The presence of Candida albicans (C) and Herpes simplex ulcers (D) may indicate opportunistic infections commonly observed in patients with HIV/AIDS, but they do not confirm the diagnosis on their own. A high level of CD4 T cells (A) may indicate a healthy immune system, but it is not a specific marker for HIV/AIDS diagnosis.

A Client Displays Symptoms of Fatigue, Diarrhea, Weight Loss, Neurological