Q. Consider the following statements about AIDS. I. AIDS patient become easily infected by bacteria, viruses and even parasites II. The person is unable to protect himself against any infection III. National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and non-governmental organization are trying their best to educate people about AIDS Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Explanation
The number of helper T-lymphocytes progressively decreases in the body of the infected persons. With the decrease in number of T-cells, the immunity also decreases. Due to this person is stable to produce any immunity even against common bacteria like Mycobacterium, parasites like Toxoplasma, viruses and fungi. National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) established in 1991 and other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) educate people about AIDS
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