Match the opportunistic infections associated with AIDS with their descriptions.

-Yeast-like fungal infection with overgrowth of organisms in the mouth (thrush), respiratory tract, and skin
A)Candidiasis
B)Cryptococcus
C)Cryptosporidiosis
D)Cytomegalovirus infection
E)Herpes simplex
F)Histoplasmosis
G)Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection
H)Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia
I)Toxoplasmosis
J)Tuberculosis

Question

Match the opportunistic infections associated with AIDS with their descriptions.

-Yeast-like fungal infection with overgrowth of organisms in the mouth (thrush), respiratory tract, and skin
A)Candidiasis
B)Cryptococcus
C)Cryptosporidiosis
D)Cytomegalovirus infection
E)Herpes simplex
F)Histoplasmosis
G)Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection
H)Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia
I)Toxoplasmosis
J)Tuberculosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Yeast-like fungal infections are associated with Candidiasis.

Answer: B
 Cryptococcus is associated with respiratory tract infections.

Answer: H
 Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia is associated with infections in the lungs.

Answer: D
 Cytomegalovirus infection is a viral infection associated with AIDS.

Answer: E
 Herpes simplex is a viral infection associated with AIDS.

Answer: F
 Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that affects the lungs.

Answer: G
 Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection is a bacterial infection associated with AIDS.

Answer: I
 Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that affects the brain.

Answer: J
 Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs.

Match the Opportunistic Infections Associated with AIDS with Their Descriptions