Question 22 of 25 • FL-2002040-M/J Comprehensive Science 1 CR
Gerald is admitted to the hospital because he has pneumonia. His blood work shows a low number of T-cells.The doctor wants to order a test to see if Gerald is HIV positive. Why would the doctor do this?
Answer
A
HIV attacks T-cells. If Gerald has HIV, he will have a lower T-cell count, and his immune system will be less able to protect him from other diseases.
B
HIV attacks the pneumonia virus and uses cells to reproduce. If Gerald has HIV, he will also have pneumonia.
C
Gerald may have taken antibiotics for HIV. These antibiotics would make his immune system more susceptible to pneumonia.
D
Bacteria create an infection that strengthens the immune system to fight off HIV, but not pneumonia. This is why Gerald still has pneumonia.