What condition is characterized by three stages of infection: asymptomatic, symptomatic, and AIDS?

The condition characterized by three stages of infection—asymptomatic, symptomatic, and AIDS—is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

In the asymptomatic stage, an individual may not show any noticeable symptoms despite being infected with the virus. This stage can last for several years, during which the virus is active and can be transmitted to others, but the infected person may feel healthy and retain normal health status.

The symptomatic stage follows, where the individual starts to experience symptoms related to HIV infection. These may include flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. This stage reflects a decline in CD4 cell counts, which increases vulnerability to opportunistic infections.

Finally, the disease progresses to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the most severe phase of HIV infection, where the immune system is severely compromised, and the individual becomes susceptible to various infections and diseases. At this stage, the body can no longer fight off infections that it would normally be able to manage.

HIV is distinct from the other options, which involve different viruses or bacteria and do not have the same three-stage progression. Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that affect the liver and have their own sets of symptoms and complications, while MRSA is a type