Ted came to the office feeling weak and has had significant weight loss recently. His blood tests show that his T-cell count is 178, his temperature is 102.4, and his blood pressure is 100/62. Based on his signs and symptoms, the practitioner might perform further tests to rule out ________.
A. lymphedema.
B. chronic fatigue syndrome.
C. systemic lupus erythematosus.
D. mononucleosis.
E. AIDS.
Answer: E
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