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Question | Discussion | References
World Health Organization (WHO) HIV Case Definitions and Staging Systems
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Her clinical stage is Advanced HIV-associated Symptoms (stage 3) and her immunologic stage is Advanced HIV-associated Immunodeficiency. |
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This answer is correct. Based on her history of current pulmonary tuberculosis, her WHO clinical stage is Advanced HIV-associated Symptoms (Stage 3). Her absolute CD4 count of 260 corresponds to a WHO Immunologic Stage of Advanced HIV-associated Immunodeficiency.
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