The classic opportunistic infection in acquired immune deficiency syndrome is_____________?
Correct answer: C. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
- A. Apthous stomatitis
- B. Tuberculosis
- C. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
- D. Herpetic gingivostomatitis
Explanation
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, formerly called Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, is the classic AIDS-defining opportunistic infection. Its occurrence reflects severe depletion of CD4 T lymphocytes.
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