27th June 2023

James is a 40-year-old man who presents to his GP following two months of weight loss and night sweats.

James is a 40-year-old man who presents to his GP following two months of weight loss and night sweats. He has minimal past medical history but was recently investigated and treated with antifungal medications after a long-term dysphagia was found on OGD to have been caused by oesophageal candidiasis. A set of blood tests demonstrates that he has HIV. Which stage of his illness is he most likely in?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.