Match the opportunistic infections associated with AIDS with their descriptions.

-Bacterial disease predominant in the lungs; symptoms include fever, weight loss, anorexia, and low energy (TB)
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.

-Bacterial disease predominant in the lungs; symptoms include fever, weight loss, anorexia, and low energy (TB)
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

Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that predominantly affects the lungs and presents symptoms such as fever, weight loss, anorexia, and low energy, making it a match for the given description.

Answer: F
 Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that affects the lungs and can spread to other organs, causing symptoms such as fever, cough, chest pain, and fatigue, making it a potential match for the given description. However, TB is a more common and well-known opportunistic infection associated with AIDS.

Match the Opportunistic Infections Associated with AIDS with Their Descriptions