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A 58-year-old man is newly diagnosed with HIV. Initial laboratory studies are ordered, and the results are pending.

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding the HIV stage at the time of HIV diagnosis in persons 55 years of age and older?

This graph shows that the likelihood of having stage 3 AIDS at the time of HIV diagnosis increases with age.
Figure 1. Percentage of Persons with Stage 3 (AIDS) at the Time of HIV Diagnosis in the United States, by Age Group, 2022
This graph shows that the likelihood of having stage 3 AIDS at the time of HIV diagnosis increases with age.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Monitoring Selected National HIV Prevention and Care Objectives by Using HIV Surveillance Data—United States and 6 Dependent Areas, 2022. HIV Surveillance Supplemental Report. 2024;29(No. 2). Published May 2024.
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August 19th, 2026

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