Question growered What clinical stage qualifies an adult for ART? a. WHO stage 3 b. WHO stage 1 c. WHO stage 2

The correct answer is a. WHO stage 3.According to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, an adult with HIV is eligible for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) if they reach WHO clinical stage 3 or higher. WHO clinical stage 3 is defined as the presence of severe symptoms such as weight loss greater than 10%, chronic diarrhea for more than a month, or severe bacterial infections. At this stage, the immune system is significantly weakened, and the individual is at high risk of developing AIDS-related complications. Therefore, initiating ART at this stage is crucial to manage the disease, improve the individual's quality of life, and prevent the progression to AIDS.