Question 36
HIV/AIDSWASSCE 2022: Tim and Jim
Tim: Jim, let's go to the hospital and confirm our HIV status.
Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV? After all, I am too poor to engage in illicit sex, drug abuse nor keep numerous partners like you do.
Tim: It is more than what you think, Jim. You suffer other noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.
Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.
Jim: Really? Does my face resemble that of someone with HIV? After all, I am too poor to engage in illicit sex, drug abuse nor keep numerous partners like you do.
Tim: It is more than what you think, Jim. You suffer other noticeable symptoms which makes me suspicious of your status.
Jim: Okay, just to satisfy your curiosity, let's go.
From the above dialogue, noticeable symptoms Tim must have observed about Jim include the following except
- A.profuse night sweats
- B.persistent diarrhea
- C.increase in appetite
- D.unusual fatigue
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (increase in appetite)
Explanation
HIV/AIDS causes loss of appetite and weight, not an increase.