Match the opportunistic infections associated with AIDS with their descriptions.

-Viral infection causing small blisters on the lips, nose, or genitals (HSV)
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.

-Viral infection causing small blisters on the lips, nose, or genitals (HSV)
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

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes small blisters on the lips, nose, or genitals, and is an opportunistic infection commonly associated with AIDS.

Answer: D
 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a viral infection that can lead to retinitis, gastrointestinal ulcers, and pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems like those with AIDS.

Answer: H
 Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii) pneumonia (PCP) is a fungal infection of the lungs that is a common opportunistic infection in people with AIDS.

Answer: I
 Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii and can cause brain and neurological problems in people with weakened immune systems, including those with AIDS.

Match the Opportunistic Infections Associated with AIDS with Their Descriptions