Severe multi-organ damage in a patient suffering from AIDS is usually caused by:

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A The HIV virus directly destroying all organs
B Minor everyday infections that the body can no longer fight off
C The side effects of the antiviral medicines
D A lack of oxygen reaching the tissues

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Answer: B. Minor everyday infections that the body can no longer fight off

Correct Answer: (b) Minor everyday infections that the body can no longer fight off
Explanation: HIV weakens the immune system so severely that the body cannot fight simple ailments. A mild cold can turn into severe pneumonia, and a minor gut infection can cause severe diarrhea leading to death.

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Severe multi-organ damage in a patient suffering from AIDS is usually caused by:

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