What marker is most closely related to disease progression in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients?

a. CD3
b. CD4
c. CD8
d. CD10

ANS: B
Progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection into AIDS is accompanied by a decrease in the number of CD4-positive cells (TH).

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A. triple function machine. B. "all-in-one." C. multitasking system. D. printer application.

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