Which of the following statements regarding HIV testing is not true?
A) Blood or oral testing should be performed 3 months after a risk event.
B) Risk events include oral sex with multiple partners, a diagnosis of tuberculosis, and illegal injected drugs or steroids.
C) If HIV infection is detected early, it may be controlled with medication to halt the progression to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and reduce the possibility of infecting others.
D) There is now a cure for HIV infection if detected early.
E) Patients who test positive for HIV should have access to counseling.

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There is currently no definitive cure for HIV infection. While treatment can reduce viral loads and prolong the lifespan of patients, complete eradication of the virus is not yet possible. Therefore, the statement that there is now a cure for HIV infection if detected early is false.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding HIV Testing Is Not