Zoology-AIDS
NEET Zoology AIDS MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
If an HIV-infected individual experiences a progressive decrease in helper T-lymphocytes over a period of 8 years, how many years on average does it take for the symptoms of AIDS to appear after infection?
A
5 years
B
6 years
C
7 years
D
8 years
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the time-lag between HIV infection and the appearance of AIDS symptoms usually varies from 5 to 10 years. Therefore, the average time is approximately 5 years.
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