NEET Previous Year Question

At which stage of HIV infection does one usually shows symptoms of AIDS?

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AWhen viral DNA is produced by reverse transcriptase.
  2. BWhen HIV replicates rapidly in helper T Iymphocytes and damages large number of these.
  3. CWith 15 days of sexual contact with an infected person.
  4. DWhen the infecting retrovirus enters host cells.

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) AIDS symptoms appear when HIV rapidly multiplies and destroys many helper T-lymphocytes ( cells), causing severe weakening of the immune system.

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