Match the opportunistic infections associated with AIDS with their descriptions.

-One-celled organism causes lung infection with fever, cough, and chest pain (PCP)
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.

-One-celled organism causes lung infection with fever, cough, and chest pain (PCP)
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

One-celled organism causing lung infection with fever, cough, and chest pain is known as Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly carinii) pneumonia (PCP) which is the opportunist infection that occurs commonly with AIDS.

Answer: B
 Cryptococcus is a fungus that can cause meningitis with symptoms like headaches, fever, and confusion. It is an opportunistic infection seen in patients with AIDS.

Answer: G
 Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection (MAI) is a bacterial infection that presents with fever, night sweats, and fatigue. It commonly affects the lymph nodes and intestine in patients with AIDS.

Answer: J
 Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs and can cause coughing, chest pain, and fever. Patients with AIDS are more susceptible to TB infection.

Match the Opportunistic Infections Associated with AIDS with Their Descriptions