Increases in the numbers of Kaposi's sarcoma and Pneumocystis pneumonia cases seen in the 1980s
A)are examples of newly discovered diseases.
B)were due to increased numbers organ transplantations.
C)were examples of emerging diseases correlating with an increased population experiencing loss of normal immune function.
D)were unusual phenomena due to climate change.
E)were typical and expected.

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Both Kaposi's sarcoma and Pneumocystis pneumonia are associated with a weakened or compromised immune system. The increase in cases during the 1980s was largely attributed to the emergence of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, which led to a significant increase in the number of people experiencing loss of normal immune function.

Increases in the Numbers of Kaposi's Sarcoma and Pneumocystis Pneumonia