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Which of the following statements is true? (5 points)
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are not the same thing.
An HIV-positive person can never be truly healthy, even if they continue taking HIV medicine as prescribed.
At the moment, there are no medications that control HIV so that someone who is HIV-positive can manage the virus and live longer.
HIV is the illness that follows once AIDS has weakened the person's immune system so that it cannot fight off infection.

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The statement "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are not the same thing" is true. AIDS is a condition caused by HIV infection, but they are distinct terms.

However, the other statements you provided are not true:
- An HIV-positive person can lead a healthy life with proper medical care, including taking HIV medication as prescribed.
- There are medications available that can effectively control HIV and allow someone who is HIV-positive to manage the virus and live longer.
- HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, not the illness that follows AIDS. AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV infection, characterized by severe damage to the immune system.

If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!
User Markus Kasten
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Answer: The correct answer is (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are not the same thing.)

Explanation: Have a good day:)

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