Brian has been exhausted lately and keeps getting sick. He finally goes to the hospital because he can't get over a common cold.

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2 years ago

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Brian has been exhausted lately and keeps getting sick. He finally goes to the hospital because he can't get over a common cold.

While in the hospital, the doctors realize that he has pneumonia and find a yeast infection in his blood. They also determine that his white blood cell counts are extremely low.
Which STD/STI might Brian have?

A. Chlamydia/PID
B. HPV
C. HIV/AIDS
D. Syphilis

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2 answers:

Andrew [12] · Answer 1 · 2023-09-21T04:16:41+03:00

Andrew [12]2 years ago

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I think it is C. HIV/AIDS

Gnom [1K] · Answer 2 · 2023-09-21T05:34:03+03:00

Answer:

The correct answer is option C, that is, HIV/AIDS.

Explanation:

In the given case, Brian could be suffering from HIV/AIDS. The mentioned condition attacks the immune system and damages the WBCs, that is, the cells, which are used to defend the infections. In the given case, Brian is even not able to get over a common cold condition and is always getting sick.

These are the indications that something has affected the immune system, and at the same time, Brian has also contracted the fungal infection in his chest. As his body is not being able to fight off the cold virus and his WBCs count is also low, this suggests that Brian would have been suffering from HIV/AIDS.