Why is early diagnosis for HIV infection important?

A. to allow the spread of HIV and to delay treatment as long as possible
B. to prevent the spread of HIV and to begin treatment as soon as possible
C. to begin treatment for it as soon as possible and to cure the HIV infection
D. to prevent the HIV infection from ever developing into AIDS

B. to prevent the spread of HIV and to begin treatment as soon as possible.

The correct answer is B. Early diagnosis for HIV infection is important to prevent the spread of HIV and to begin treatment as soon as possible. When HIV is diagnosed early, appropriate medical interventions can be implemented to manage the virus and prevent it from progressing to AIDS. Additionally, early diagnosis allows individuals to take preventive measures to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others.