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| How is meningitis diagnosed? | Lumbar puncture is the most important lab test for meningitis. It is also called aspinal tap. A sample of fluid is removed from the spine and tested to see if it contains organisms that causes the illness. |
| What are the symptoms of active TB disease? | overall sensation of feeling unwell |
| Describe the difference in HIV and AIDS. | HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. The virus weakens a person’s ability to fight infections and cancer. People with HIV are said to have AIDS when they develop certain infections or cancers or when their CD4 count is less than 200. |
| What does HIV stand for? | Human immunodeficiency virus |
| What does AIDS stand for? | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
