The diagnosis of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) means that Justine has been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which has progressed to the stage of AIDS due to the severe weakening of her immune system.
The symptoms mentioned—paresthesia, meningitis, and paralysis—can be associated with opportunistic infections or complications that arise due to the weakened immune system in someone with AIDS.
To clarify the potential implications:
- The first option (vaccine being ineffective) is not directly relevant, as there is currently no approved vaccine for AIDS. HIV treatment focuses on antiretroviral therapies instead.
- The second option (hereditary factors from parents causing AIDS) is also incorrect, as AIDS is caused by an infection with HIV, not directly caused by genetic factors passed from parents.
Thus, the most likely implications for Justine, based on the information provided, are that she has a compromised immune system making her susceptible to various infections and complications, as indicated by her symptoms. Effective management and treatment would require medical intervention, typically involving antiretroviral therapy to help control the virus and manage symptoms.
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